How Long to Read The Art of Description

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of Description?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read The Art of Description by Mark Doty

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

Description

"It sounds like a simple thing, to say what you see," Mark Doty begins. "But try to find words for the shades of a mottled sassafras leaf, or the reflectivity of a bay on an August morning, or the very beginnings of desire stirring in the gaze of someone looking right into your eyes . . ." Doty finds refuge in the sensory experience found in poems by Blake, Whitman, Bishop, and others. The Art of Description is an invaluable book by one of America's most revered writers and teachers.

How long is The Art of Description?

The Art of Description by Mark Doty is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of Description Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read The Art of Description aloud.

What Reading Level is The Art of Description?

The Art of Description is suitable for students ages 10 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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