How Long to Read Lives of the Poets

How Long Does it Take to Read Lives of the Poets?

It takes the average reader 16 hours and 39 minutes to read Lives of the Poets by Michael Schmidt

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

Description

National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist In this stunning volume of epic breadth, Michael Schmidt connects the lives and works of more than 300 poets over the last 700 years--spanning distant shores from Scotland to Australia to the Caribbean, all sharing the English language. Schmidt reveals how each poet has transformed "a common language of poetry" into the rustic rhythms and elegiac ballads, love sonnets, and experimental postmodern verse that make up our lyrical canon. A comprehensive guided tour that is lively and always accessible, Lives of the Poets illuminates our most...

How long is Lives of the Poets?

Lives of the Poets by Michael Schmidt is 992 pages long, and a total of 249,984 words.

This makes it 335% the length of the average book. It also has 306% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lives of the Poets Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 22 hours and 46 minutes to read Lives of the Poets aloud.

What Reading Level is Lives of the Poets?

Lives of the Poets 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 Lives of the Poets?

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