How Long to Read Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music

How Long Does it Take to Read Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 20 minutes to read Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music by Richard Crawford

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

Description

The life of a beloved American composer reflected through his music, writings, and letters. New York City native and gifted pianist George Gershwin blossomed as an accompanist before his talent as a songwriter opened the way to Broadway, where he fashioned his own brand of American music. He composed a long run of musical comedies, many with his brother Ira as lyricist, but his aspirations reached beyond commercial success. A lifetime learner, Gershwin was able to appeal to listeners on both sides of the purported popular-classical divide. In 1924—when he was just twenty-five—he bridged that...

How long is Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music?

Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music by Richard Crawford is 560 pages long, and a total of 140,000 words.

This makes it 189% the length of the average book. It also has 171% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 45 minutes to read Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music aloud.

What Reading Level is Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music?

Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music 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.

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