How Long to Read Sofonisba. Portraits of the Soul

How Long Does it Take to Read Sofonisba. Portraits of the Soul?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 38 minutes to read Sofonisba. Portraits of the Soul by Chiara Montani

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

Description

Set in 16th century Europe, this is the story of a brave, passionate and truly modern woman, in love with art and life itself.December 1579. On the deck of a galley a woman stands staring into the darkness. She is alone, bewildered and with no fight left in her. Even she doesn't know what it is that draws her to the dark swirl of the waves beneath the keel, but she can't help leaning out towards it. A jolt, a fall and a hand stretching out to save her...This is where the journey starts as events unfold in the adventurous life of Sofonisba Anguissola, the first female artist to challenge the conventions of the time and achieve international fame in a struggle to assert her role and her identity.Sofonisba's travels take her from the town where she was born, Cremona, in Lombardy, at that time dominated by the Spaniards, to the oppressive atmosphere of the court in Madrid under Felipe II, then to Sicily under the viceroys, in a fascinating mix of artists' colours with a backdrop of history, drama, intrigue, adventure and romance.The fresco is painted through Sofonisba's sensitive gaze, capable of capturing the human soul and possessing freedom of thought, inevitably destined to clash with the prejudices of her time.Will she be able to tackle the challenges that life throws at her all the time and finally summon the courage to claim the right to be the master of her own destiny?History, art, beauty and emotion run through the pages of this historical novel which traces the unforgettable figure of a fascinating heroine who, like Artemisia Gentileschi, was destined to occupy a place of honour among the great women in art history.Discover right now "Sofonisba. Portraits of the soul". The story of an extraordinary life. Unputdownable.

How long is Sofonisba. Portraits of the Soul?

Sofonisba. Portraits of the Soul by Chiara Montani is 274 pages long, and a total of 69,596 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sofonisba. Portraits of the Soul Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 20 minutes to read Sofonisba. Portraits of the Soul aloud.

What Reading Level is Sofonisba. Portraits of the Soul?

Sofonisba. Portraits of the Soul 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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