How Long to Read Talking to the Dead

How Long Does it Take to Read Talking to the Dead?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 10 minutes to read Talking to the Dead by Elaine Feinstein

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

Description

Opening with a death in winter, this is a tender work of mourning which is wonderfully moving but never dispiriting. Elaine Feinstein uses the remembered words of a much-loved husband - sometimes affectionate, sometimes querulous - to invoke his solid presence; it is the man rather than her grief which is the centre of the book. Many lyrics recall the closeness of their last months together; others confess the ambivalence of a long marriage. Theirs was never an easy relationship, and she is not afraid to register the differences between them. With wry humour, she questions her own life before their meeting, and looks steadily at a future without him. As she imagines that future, she confronts the myths of an afterlife, a belief in God, her debts to other poets and her dependence on friends and children. Always in complete control of rhythm and tone, these beautiful lyrics explore the most intimate thoughts with a clarity and tenacity Ted Hughes once described as 'unique'. It is Elaine Feinstein's most passionate book of poetry.

How long is Talking to the Dead?

Talking to the Dead by Elaine Feinstein is 68 pages long, and a total of 17,544 words.

This makes it 23% the length of the average book. It also has 21% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Talking to the Dead Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 35 minutes to read Talking to the Dead aloud.

What Reading Level is Talking to the Dead?

Talking to the Dead is suitable for students ages 8 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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