How Long to Read Messing About in Boats

How Long Does it Take to Read Messing About in Boats?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Messing About in Boats by Michael Hofmann

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

Description

Written by the eminent poet Michael Hofmann, this approachable and companionable book offers readings of four poems on the subject of boats. Based on Michael Hofmann's Clarendon lectures, this volume offers readings of four poems in German, French, Italian, and English, by Rainer Maria Rilke, Arthur Rimbaud, Eugenio Montale, and Karen Solie. All four poems are on the subject of boats: 'Emigrant Ship', the 'Bateau Ivre', 'Boats on the Marne', and 'The World'. The volume suggests an affinity between boats and poems, offers a partial lineage of boats in poems, and pursues four variant destinies:...

How long is Messing About in Boats?

Messing About in Boats by Michael Hofmann is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Messing About in Boats Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Messing About in Boats aloud.

What Reading Level is Messing About in Boats?

Messing About in Boats 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.

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