It takes the average reader 10 hours and 43 minutes to read Sudden Death in Opera by Michael Trimble
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An aspect of dying in opera, rarely observed or commented on, is Sudden Unexpected Death. There are many deaths in this melodramatic genre: most follow expected causes like murder, suicide, or old age. This book explores those deaths which occur without obvious natural causes. These are often central to the overall drama of the opera, representing denouements forming the epiphany of the story and the apotheosis for the audience. The book identifies 50 operas where such events occur, exploring the role of the dramatis personae, the circumstances of their dying, and specific themes that emerge....
Sudden Death in Opera by Michael Trimble is 641 pages long, and a total of 160,891 words.
This makes it 216% the length of the average book. It also has 197% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 39 minutes to read Sudden Death in Opera aloud.
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