How Long to Read The Ballad of Britain

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ballad of Britain?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Ballad of Britain by Will Hodgkinson

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

Description

In 1903, the Victorian composer Cecil Sharp began a decade-long journey to collect folk songs that, he believed, captured the spirit of Great Britain. A century later, with the musical and cultural map of the country transformed, writer and journalist Will Hodgkinson sets out on a similar journey to find the songs that make up modern Britain. He looks at the unique relationship the British have with music, and tries to understand how the country has represented itself through song. He visits remote pubs in the West Country where families have been passing down local songs for generations,...

How long is The Ballad of Britain?

The Ballad of Britain by Will Hodgkinson is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ballad of Britain Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The Ballad of Britain aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ballad of Britain?

The Ballad of Britain 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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