How Long to Read Peter Grimes/Gloriana

How Long Does it Take to Read Peter Grimes/Gloriana?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 11 minutes to read Peter Grimes/Gloriana by Benjamin Britten

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

Description

This is a double volume dedicated to two masterpieces by Benjamin Britten. While Peter Grimes established Britten as a composer of international standing, Gloriana, composed for the coronation of Elizabeth II, has never enjoyed a comparable fame. The variety of mood, characterization and pace, in each, illustrates Britten's exceptional gift for theatre. Commentaries on the scores reveal, for instance, how much the popular concert extracts gain from their context in the dramas. The essay by E.M. Forster - the inspiration for Peter Grimes - is reprinted here, and Michael Holroyd discusses...

How long is Peter Grimes/Gloriana?

Peter Grimes/Gloriana by Benjamin Britten is 131 pages long, and a total of 32,881 words.

This makes it 44% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Peter Grimes/Gloriana Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 59 minutes to read Peter Grimes/Gloriana aloud.

What Reading Level is Peter Grimes/Gloriana?

Peter Grimes/Gloriana 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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