It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora by Luis de Góngora
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Making Luis de Góngora’s work available to contemporary English-language readers without denying his historical context, Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora presents him as not only one of the greatest and most complex poets of his time, but also the funniest and most charismatic. From longer works, such as “The Fable of Polyphemus and Galatea,” to shorter ballads, songs, and sonnets, John Dent-Young’s free translations capture Góngora’s intensely musical voice and transmit the individuality and self-assuredness of the poet. Substantial introductions and extensive notes provide personal and historical context, explain the ubiquitous puns and erotic innuendo, and discuss translation choices. A significant edition of this seminal and challenging poet, Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora will find an eager audience among students of poetry and scholars studying the history and literature of Spain.
Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora by Luis de Góngora is 291 pages long, and a total of 73,041 words.
This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 39 minutes to read Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora aloud.
Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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