How Long to Read Poetry and the Police

How Long Does it Take to Read Poetry and the Police?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Poetry and the Police by Robert Darnton

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

Description

Darnton has ably mined the available evidence surrounding the 1749 investigation and string of arrests for sedition known as the "Affair of the Fourteen" and produced a remarkable analysis of a subversive Parisian public discourse that openly attacked the king, his mistress, new taxes, and an unpopular peace treaty. Darnton lucidly reconstructs a world where information traveled through poems and songs set to familiar melodies; he reminds us that our world of instant communication, tweets, and 24-hour news cycles is not as distinctive as we may believe. With rich end matter that includes the...

How long is Poetry and the Police?

Poetry and the Police by Robert Darnton is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Poetry and the Police Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Poetry and the Police aloud.

What Reading Level is Poetry and the Police?

Poetry and the Police 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.

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