How Long to Read The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 37 minutes to read The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess by Robin Thompson

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

Description

(Amadeus). In 1935 George Gershwin continued the melding of theatrical, classical, and jazz idioms he began with "Rhapsody in Blue," bringing DuBose Heyward's novel and play Porgy to the musical stage with Porgy and Bess . Collaborating with his brother Ira and Heyward, Gershwin created what was deemed at the time a "folk opera" a work that over the years has passed through cycles of praise and criticism, finally achieving recognition as a great American theatrical achievement and inclusion in the repertoire of opera companies around the world. In this lavishly illustrated 75th anniversary volume, created with the participation of the Gershwin estate, opera producer and author Robin Thompson recounts the history of Porgy and Bess as he looks at the various interpretations of the work and the many layers of meaning to be found in the story of the crippled Porgy, the conflicted and vulnerable Bess, the dope peddler Sportin' Life, and the other residents of Catfish Row. Packed with unique, rarely seen archival photographs and documents associated with the production, Porgy and Bess commemorates this uniquely American blending of musical, ethnic, and creative styles and the people, the performers, and the times that produced it.

How long is The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess by Robin Thompson is 214 pages long, and a total of 54,356 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess 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.

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