How Long to Read The Poet Slave of Cuba

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poet Slave of Cuba?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Poet Slave of Cuba by Margarita Engle

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

Description

A lyrical biography of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet. Born into the household of a wealthy slave owner in Cuba in 1797, Juan Francisco Manzano spent his early years by the side of a woman who made him call her Mama, even though he had a mama of his own. Denied an education, young Juan still showed an exceptional talent for poetry. His verses reflect the beauty of his world, but they also expose its hideous cruelty. Powerful, haunting poems and breathtaking illustrations create a portrait of a life in which even the pain of slavery could not extinguish the capacity for...

How long is The Poet Slave of Cuba?

The Poet Slave of Cuba by Margarita Engle is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poet Slave of Cuba Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Poet Slave of Cuba aloud.

What Reading Level is The Poet Slave of Cuba?

The Poet Slave of Cuba 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.

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