How Long to Read Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral

How Long Does it Take to Read Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 42 minutes to read Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral by Phillis Wheatley

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

Description

Poetry can inspire, evoke, provoke and transport the reader. But this collection of 39 poems did even more - it broke barriers. This collection was written by Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American woman whose poetry writings were published. Seized from West Africa as a young girl, Phillis lived in Boston as a slave to the prominent Wheatley family where she learned to read and write, as well as undertaking lessons in the Bible, astronomy, geography, history and British, Greek and Latin Literature. By the age of 18, Phillis had amassed a decent quantity of poems and together with the Wheatley family, sought out a publisher. However, based on racial prejudices, Phillis was received with disdain in the United States. Attention was turned to London instead, where Phillis posted one of her poems, 'On the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield', to Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon and a well-off supporter of the abolitionist cause, who connected her with a bookseller although Wheatley still had to go through interrogation to prove that she was the author of her own work. This collection of poems shows the breadth and depth of her reading, and includes poems reflecting her Christian faith, her interest in Greek mythology and her admiration for well-known figures including Alexander Pope. 'Poems on Various Subjects' is perfect for people who have read 'The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano'. Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) was an American poet who was the first African-American writer to be published. She was born in West Africa, sold into slavery aged seven or eight, then bought by the Wheatley family of Boston. They encouraged her to pursue her poetry as her talent became clear. But Wheatley had to go to London to find patrons to help her get her work published. When 'Poems on Various Subjects' was published in 1773, she gained fame in England and the African colonies - even receiving praise from George Washington and Voltaire. After being emancipated, she married the grocer John Peters. But they slipped into poverty and Phillis died in obscurity at the age of 31.

How long is Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral?

Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral by Phillis Wheatley is 99 pages long, and a total of 25,641 words.

This makes it 33% the length of the average book. It also has 31% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 20 minutes to read Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral aloud.

What Reading Level is Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral?

Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral 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.

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