It takes the average reader 1 hour and 45 minutes to read The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
"The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a parable inspired by the Chinese play Chalk Circle. Written at the close of World War II, the story is set in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, and retells the tale of King Solomon and a child claimed by two mothers. A chalk circle is metaphorically drawn around a society misdirected in its priorities. Brecht's statements about class are cloaked in the innocence of a fable that whispers insistently to the audience." "Eric Bentley's English versions are widely viewed as the standard renderings of Brecht's work, ensuring that future readers will continue to come...
The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht is 104 pages long, and a total of 26,416 words.
This makes it 35% the length of the average book. It also has 32% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 24 minutes to read The Caucasian Chalk Circle aloud.
The Caucasian Chalk Circle 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.
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