How Long to Read The Children’s Republic of Gaudiopolis

How Long Does it Take to Read The Children’s Republic of Gaudiopolis?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read The Children’s Republic of Gaudiopolis by Gergely Kunt

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

Description

Gaudiopolis (The City of Joy) was a pedagogical experiment that operated in a post–World War II orphanage in Budapest. This book tells the story of this children’s republic that sought to heal the wounds of wartime trauma, address prejudice and expose the children to a firsthand experience of democracy. The children were educated in freely voicing their opinions, questioning authority, and debating ideas. The account begins with the saving of hundreds of Jewish children during the Siege of Budapest by the Lutheran minister Gábor Sztehlo together with the International Red Cross. After describing the everyday life and practices of self-rule in the orphanage that emerged from this rescue operation, the book tells how the operation of the independent children’s home was stifled after the communist takeover and how Gaudiopolis was disbanded in 1950. The book then discusses how this attempt of democratization was erased from collective memory. The erasure began with the banning of a film inspired by Gaudiopolis. The Communist Party financed Somewhere in Europe in 1947 as propaganda about the construction of a new society, but the film’s director conveyed a message of democracy and tolerance instead of adhering to the tenets of socialist realism. The book breaks the subsequent silence on “The City of Joy,” which lasted until the fall of the Iron Curtain and beyond.

How long is The Children’s Republic of Gaudiopolis?

The Children’s Republic of Gaudiopolis by Gergely Kunt is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Children’s Republic of Gaudiopolis Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read The Children’s Republic of Gaudiopolis aloud.

What Reading Level is The Children’s Republic of Gaudiopolis?

The Children’s Republic of Gaudiopolis 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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