How Long to Read The Blues: A Very Short Introduction

How Long Does it Take to Read The Blues: A Very Short Introduction?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read The Blues: A Very Short Introduction by Elijah Wald

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

Description

Praised as "suave, soulful, ebullient" (Tom Waits) and "a meticulous researcher, a graceful writer, and a committed contrarian" (New York Times Book Review), Elijah Wald is one of the leading popular music critics of his generation. In The Blues, Wald surveys a genre at the heart of American culture. It is not an easy thing to pin down. As Howlin' Wolf once described it, "When you ain't got no money and can't pay your house rent and can't buy you no food, you've damn sure got the blues." It has been defined by lyrical structure, or as a progression of chords, or as a set of practices...

How long is The Blues: A Very Short Introduction?

The Blues: A Very Short Introduction by Elijah Wald is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Blues: A Very Short Introduction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read The Blues: A Very Short Introduction aloud.

What Reading Level is The Blues: A Very Short Introduction?

The Blues: A Very Short Introduction 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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