How Long to Read The Faber Book of Twentieth-Century German Poems

How Long Does it Take to Read The Faber Book of Twentieth-Century German Poems?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read The Faber Book of Twentieth-Century German Poems by Michael Hofmann

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

Description

Rilke, Sachs, Brecht, Celan: German has produced some of the giants of 20th century European poetry. In this new selection, complete with many new translations, Michael Hofmann guides us through the poems, poets and themes of German verse. Meticulously researched but eminently approachable, The Faber Book of Twentieth Century German Poems is an essential new addition to any poetry bookshelf. 'Michael Hofmann has a skeptical intelligence, an observant eye, a compulsion to speak the unspeakable, and the useful wariness of the displaced person.' Helen Vendler, New York Review of Books 'It is...

How long is The Faber Book of Twentieth-Century German Poems?

The Faber Book of Twentieth-Century German Poems by Michael Hofmann is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Faber Book of Twentieth-Century German Poems Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read The Faber Book of Twentieth-Century German Poems aloud.

What Reading Level is The Faber Book of Twentieth-Century German Poems?

The Faber Book of Twentieth-Century German Poems 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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