How Long to Read State of Siege

How Long Does it Take to Read State of Siege?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read State of Siege by Mahmoud Darwish

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

Description

Mahmoud Darwish (1942–2008), recipient of France’s Knight of Arts and Belles Lettres medal, the Lotus Prize, and the Lannan Foundation Prize for Cultural Freedom, is widely considered Palestine’s most eminent poet. State of Siege was written while the poet himself was under siege in Ramallah during the Israeli invasion of 2002. An eloquent and impassioned response to political extremity, the collection was published to great acclaim in the Arab world. Munir Akash’s translation, including an introduction exploring the rich mythology of these poems, presents the first book-length, bilingual edition of State of Siege to an English audience.

How long is State of Siege?

State of Siege by Mahmoud Darwish is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read State of Siege Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read State of Siege aloud.

What Reading Level is State of Siege?

State of Siege 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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