How Long to Read Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry and Prose in the City of Brotherly Love
By Thom Nickels
How Long Does it Take to Read Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry and Prose in the City of Brotherly Love?
It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry and Prose in the City of Brotherly Love by Thom Nickels
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
Since Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin put type to printing press, Philadelphia has been a haven and an inspiration for writers. Local essayist Agnes Repplier once shared a glass of whiskey with Walt Whitman, who frequently strolled Market Street. Gothic writers like Edgar Allan Poe and George Lippard plumbed the city's dark streets for material. In the twentieth century, Northern Liberties native John McIntyre found a backdrop for his gritty noir in the working-class neighborhoods, while novelist Pearl S. Buck discovered a creative sanctuary in Center City. From Quaker novelist Charles...
How long is Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry and Prose in the City of Brotherly Love?
Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry and Prose in the City of Brotherly Love by Thom Nickels is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.
This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry and Prose in the City of Brotherly Love Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry and Prose in the City of Brotherly Love aloud.
What Reading Level is Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry and Prose in the City of Brotherly Love?
Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry and Prose in the City of Brotherly Love 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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