How Long to Read The Essential Rilke

How Long Does it Take to Read The Essential Rilke?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read The Essential Rilke by Galway Kinnell

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

Description

German poet Rainer Maria Rilke(1875-1926) enjoys ever-increasing popularity. His Duino Elegies is considered on of the greatest long poems of the twentieth century. Yet translations from his native German have always presented challenges: the elusiveness of Rilke's imagery, the playful way he both distorts and subverts his own language, and the depth and complexity of his poetry make it difficult for translators to preserve the beauty and meaning of the original text. In his stunning bilingual selection that includes the entire Duino Elegies as well as a number of favorite and less familiar...

How long is The Essential Rilke?

The Essential Rilke by Galway Kinnell is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Essential Rilke Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read The Essential Rilke aloud.

What Reading Level is The Essential Rilke?

The Essential Rilke 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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