How Long to Read James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln

How Long Does it Take to Read James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln by William C. Hughes

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

Description

In 1952 CBS, in conjunction with the Ford Foundation, launched Omnibus, a remarkable experiment in television. The objective was to raise the programming standards of an emerging medium that figured to profoundly influence American life. The centerpiece of Omnibus during its inaugural season was "Mr. Lincoln," a series of five films about the early life of our foremost political icon. James Agee, the distinguished American author, was the principal creator of "Mr. Lincoln." At the time, his scripts were hailed as 'the most beautiful writing ever done for television," and even today Agee's characterization of Lincoln remains " among the finest--perhaps the finest--film about Abraham Lincoln ever made." Regrettably, this important and sensitive work, a revealing expression of American culture at mid-century, has been consigned to the archives and has not been available to the public for many years. Author William Hughes aims to keep alive Agee's neglected masterpiece, placing "Mr. Lincoln" in the context of the period's prevailing ideology (Cold War liberalism) and conveying the institutional framework in which the work originated. In addition, Hughes takes into account Agee's personal experiences, his social and political views, and his related writings (for and about film), all of which came into play when he reworked the Lincoln legend for the television age. Based on extensive archive research and an interview with Norman Lloyd, who directed the five films, this book fully documents the cultural and historical importance of "Mr. Lincoln."

How long is James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln?

James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln by William C. Hughes is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln aloud.

What Reading Level is James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln?

James Agee, Omnibus, and Mr. Lincoln is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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