How Long to Read Great Poets & Playwrights

How Long Does it Take to Read Great Poets & Playwrights?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Great Poets & Playwrights by Britannica Educational Publishing

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

As with novelists and short story writers, the job of poets and playwrights is to elicit emotion and generate thought. The difference is that the latter authors do so while adhering to rules different than those governing standard prose works. Where poets create rich verses loaded with subtext, playwrights rely largely on dialogue to create poignant scenes that become all the more powerful when performed onstage. This captivating collection of biographies profiles some of the greatest writers of poetry and drama, from Aeschylus to Diane Ackerman, Sophocles to David Mamet.

How long is Great Poets & Playwrights?

Great Poets & Playwrights by Britannica Educational Publishing is 200 pages long, and a total of 50,000 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Great Poets & Playwrights Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 33 minutes to read Great Poets & Playwrights aloud.

What Reading Level is Great Poets & Playwrights?

Great Poets & Playwrights is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Great Poets & Playwrights?

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