How Long to Read The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel

How Long Does it Take to Read The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 48 minutes to read The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel by Edward Blakeman

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

Description

The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel offers a detailed but accessible exploration of George Frederick Handel, his composition, and his legacy. A larger-than-life figure in his time, Handel's reputation has been less than steady since his death in 1759. Was he (in the words of Berlioz) just 'a great barrel of pork and beer', or (as Handel himself claimed) truly 'the master of us all'? Now, more than 250 years after his death, there is more interest in Handel than ever before, with his operas (such as Rinaldo and Agrippina) experiencing fantastic renewed popularity. This lively new Pocket Guide goes in search of the composer who wrote the Messiah, Water Music - and much more. Handy for browsing and reference, key features include: - Handel's life: year by year - Handel's operas: a complete guide - Essential Handel - Picturing Handel - Handel on CD and DVD - Handel Online Edward Blakeman assesses how Handel's works - incredibly influential in their context of baroque music - have stood the test of time and why they can still speak thrillingly to us today. With recommendations throughout for listening, further reading, and web surfing, this is the ideal guide for music lovers who want to discover the great composer for themselves.

How long is The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel?

The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel by Edward Blakeman is 338 pages long, and a total of 87,204 words.

This makes it 114% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 56 minutes to read The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel aloud.

What Reading Level is The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel?

The Faber Pocket Guide to Handel 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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