How Long to Read The Ring of the Nibelung

By Richard Wagner

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ring of the Nibelung?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 40 minutes to read The Ring of the Nibelung by Richard Wagner

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

Description

Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen is one of the most influential theatrical works ever written. It is a powerful music-drama on a grand scale, a full appreciation of which depends on an understanding of exactly what is being sung. Wagner's German was deliberately archaic and romantic; until recently, there has been no singing translation which transmits with genuine feeling the complex and literate text, matching the stress and inflection in the score. This translation, commissioned by the English National Opera Company for their highly successful production of The Ring in English, is the work...

How long is The Ring of the Nibelung?

The Ring of the Nibelung by Richard Wagner is 329 pages long, and a total of 85,211 words.

This makes it 111% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ring of the Nibelung Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 45 minutes to read The Ring of the Nibelung aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ring of the Nibelung?

The Ring of the Nibelung 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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