How Long to Read Oral Poetry

How Long Does it Take to Read Oral Poetry?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 29 minutes to read Oral Poetry by Ruth Finnegan

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

Description

This classic study is an introduction to “oral poetry,” a broad subject which Ruth Finnegan interprets as ranging from American folksongs, Eskimo lyrics, and modern popular songs to medieval oral literature, the heroic poems of Homer, and recent epic compositions in Asia or the Pacific. The book employs a broad comparative perspective and considers oral poetry from Africa, Asia, and Oceania as well as Europe and America. The results of Finnegan’s vast research illuminate and suggest fresh conclusions to many current controversies: the nature of oral tradition and oral composition; the notion...

How long is Oral Poetry?

Oral Poetry by Ruth Finnegan is 324 pages long, and a total of 82,296 words.

This makes it 109% the length of the average book. It also has 101% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Oral Poetry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 29 minutes to read Oral Poetry aloud.

What Reading Level is Oral Poetry?

Oral Poetry 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 Oral Poetry?

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