How Long to Read Poetry

By Richard Bradford

How Long Does it Take to Read Poetry?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Poetry by Richard Bradford

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

Description

Richard Bradford's new introduction to poetry begins with and answers the slippery question, 'what is poetry?'. The book provides a compact history of English poetry from the 16th century to the present day and surveys the major critical and theoretical approaches to verse. It tackles the important issues of gender, race and nationality and concludes with a lengthy account of how to recognise good poetry. This engaging and readable book is accessible to all readers, from those who simply enjoy poetry through university first years to graduate students. Poetry: The Ultimate Guide provides the...

How long is Poetry?

Poetry by Richard Bradford is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Poetry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Poetry aloud.

What Reading Level is Poetry?

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 Poetry?

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