How Long to Read The Book of Light

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Light?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 26 minutes to read The Book of Light by Lucille Clifton

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

Description

With a powerful introduction by Ross Gay and a moving afterword by Sidney Clifton, this special anniversary edition of The Book of Light offers new meditations and insights on one of the most beloved voices of the 20th century. Though The Book of Light opens with thirty-nine names for light, we soon learn the most meaningful name is Lucille—daughter, mother, proud Black woman. Known for her ability to convey multitudes in few words, Clifton writes into the shadows—her father’s violations, a Black neighborhood bombed, death, loss—all while illuminating the full spectrum of human emotion: grief and celebration, anger and joy, empowerment and so much grace. A meeting place of myth and the Divine, The Book of Light exists “between starshine and clay” as Clifton’s personas allow us to bear the world’s weight with Atlas and witness conversations between Lucifer and God. While names and dates mark this text as a social commentary responding to her time, it is haunting how easily this collection serves as a political palimpsest of today. We leave these poems inspired—Clifton shows us Superman is not our hero. Our hero is the Black female narrator who decides to live. And what a life she creates! “Won’t you celebrate with me?”

How long is The Book of Light?

The Book of Light by Lucille Clifton is 85 pages long, and a total of 21,675 words.

This makes it 29% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Light Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 58 minutes to read The Book of Light aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book of Light?

The Book of Light 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.

Where Can I Buy The Book of Light?

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