How Long to Read Hounds on the Mountain

How Long Does it Take to Read Hounds on the Mountain?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 15 minutes to read Hounds on the Mountain by James Still

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

Description

First published in 1937, Hounds on the Mountain evokes James Still's personal experiences of eastern Kentucky through reflective folk poems describing Appalachian mountain life from birth through death. Written during the Great Depression, the collection emphasizes a collective reliance on the earth and the primacy of nature that Still observed from the seclusion of his thirty-acre home in Knott County, Kentucky. Still, who became known as the "Dean of Appalachian Literature," describes the changing landscape of his community as a tale of personal and environmental erosion. As the poet pleads...

How long is Hounds on the Mountain?

Hounds on the Mountain by James Still is 74 pages long, and a total of 18,796 words.

This makes it 25% the length of the average book. It also has 23% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hounds on the Mountain Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 42 minutes to read Hounds on the Mountain aloud.

What Reading Level is Hounds on the Mountain?

Hounds on the Mountain is suitable for students ages 8 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.

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