How Long to Read The Poems of Philip Freneau; Poet of the American Revolution Volume 1

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poems of Philip Freneau; Poet of the American Revolution Volume 1?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 9 minutes to read The Poems of Philip Freneau; Poet of the American Revolution Volume 1 by Philip Morin Freneau

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

Description

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ... THE HOUSE OF NIGHT1 A Vision Advert1sement--This Poem is founded upon the authority of Scripture, inasmuch as these sacred books assert, that the last enemy that shall be conquered is Death. For the purposes of poetry he is here personified, and represented as on his dying bed. The scene is laid at a solitary palace, (the time midnight) which, tho' before beautiful and joyous, is now become sad and gloomy, as being the abode and receptacle of Death. Its owner, an amiable, majestic youth, who had lately lost a beloved consort, nevertheless with a noble philosophical fortitude and humanity, entertains him in a friendly manner, and by employing Physicians, endeavours to restore him to health, altho' an enemy; convinced of the excellence and propriety of that divine precept, If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink. He nevertheless, as if by a spirit of prophecy, informs this (fictitiously) wicked being of the certainty of his doom, and represents to him in a pathetic manner the vanity of his expectations, either of a reception into the abodes of the just, or continuing longer to make havock of mankind upon earth. The patient finding his end approaching, composes his epitaph, and orders it to be engraved on his tombstone, hinting to us thereby, that even Death and Distress have vanity; and would be remembered with honour after he is no more, altho' his whole life has been spent in deeds of devastation and murder. He dies at last in the utmost agonies of despair, after agreeing with an avaricious Undertaker to intomb his bones. This reflects upon the inhumanity of those men, who, not to mention an enemy, would scarcely cover a departed friend with a little dust, without certainty of reward for so doing. The circumstances...

How long is The Poems of Philip Freneau; Poet of the American Revolution Volume 1?

The Poems of Philip Freneau; Poet of the American Revolution Volume 1 by Philip Morin Freneau is 126 pages long, and a total of 32,256 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 39% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poems of Philip Freneau; Poet of the American Revolution Volume 1 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 56 minutes to read The Poems of Philip Freneau; Poet of the American Revolution Volume 1 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Poems of Philip Freneau; Poet of the American Revolution Volume 1?

The Poems of Philip Freneau; Poet of the American Revolution Volume 1 is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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