How Long to Read The Best of the Best American Poetry

How Long Does it Take to Read The Best of the Best American Poetry?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read The Best of the Best American Poetry by David Lehman

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

Description

Every year since 1988 a major poet has selected seventy-five poems for publication in The Best American Poetry. The series has quickly grown in both sales and prestige, as poetry itself has seen a remarkable resurgence in popularity and vitality, fueled by established poets at the peak of their powers and a new generation of daring voices. As we approach the millennium, now is the opportune moment to take stock of american poetry and choose the work that will stand the test of time. Harold Bloom, a commanding presence on the American literary state, has read all 750 poems in the series and...

How long is The Best of the Best American Poetry?

The Best of the Best American Poetry by David Lehman is 384 pages long, and a total of 97,536 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Best of the Best American Poetry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read The Best of the Best American Poetry aloud.

What Reading Level is The Best of the Best American Poetry?

The Best of the Best American Poetry 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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