How Long to Read Locating the Madonna

How Long Does it Take to Read Locating the Madonna?

It takes the average reader and 59 minutes to read Locating the Madonna by Jenny Powell

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

Description

Locating the Madonna is the outcome of an experiment in collaboration and poetic influence by poets at opposite ends of the country: Powell-Chalmers in Dunedin and Jackson in Auckland. The poets decided, as Jackson says, 'to steal from each other', after they met a poetry festival in Brisbane. They posted poems back and forth, each responding to the voice and ideas of the other in their own work, harmonising with each other. When placed together in the collection, these poems could almost be the work of one poet. They found themselves drawn to the recurring image of the Madonna, who appears in these poems in many guises and situations. More than a religious symbol, she tramps on solid earth, she visits shopping centres and film festivals. She is at once mysterious and domestic, and through her the poets explore the themes of motherhood, family and home. This collection resonates with the truth that it is hard to be the perfect mother, wife or family member; that love and guilt sometimes go hand in hand. Written with beauty, clarity and often humour, the poets have created a rich and enjoyable collection.

How long is Locating the Madonna?

Locating the Madonna by Jenny Powell is 58 pages long, and a total of 14,964 words.

This makes it 20% the length of the average book. It also has 18% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Locating the Madonna Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 21 minutes to read Locating the Madonna aloud.

What Reading Level is Locating the Madonna?

Locating the Madonna 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.

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