How Long to Read Oh what a Lovely War

How Long Does it Take to Read Oh what a Lovely War?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 36 minutes to read Oh what a Lovely War by Joan Littlewood

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

Description

Oh What a Lovely War is a theatrical chronicle of the First World War, told through the songs and documents of the period. Devised and first performed by Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, London in 1963, it received the acclaim of London audiences and critics. It won the Grand Prix of the Théâtre des Nations Festival in Paris that year and has gone on to become a classic of the modern theatre. In 1969 a film version was made which extended the play's popular success. The play is now on the standard reading list of schools and universities around the UK and was revived by the Royal National Theatre in 1998, and by the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, in 2014. This new edition of the play, published to coincide with the 2014 revival of the play at its original home on the centenary of World War I, is as edited by Joan Littlewood and returns the script to its original version. The edition includes an introduction by Joan Littlewood and an afterword by Victor Spinetti.

How long is Oh what a Lovely War?

Oh what a Lovely War by Joan Littlewood is 95 pages long, and a total of 24,225 words.

This makes it 32% the length of the average book. It also has 30% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Oh what a Lovely War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Oh what a Lovely War aloud.

What Reading Level is Oh what a Lovely War?

Oh what a Lovely War 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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