How Long to Read The Selected Letters of Anthony Hecht

How Long Does it Take to Read The Selected Letters of Anthony Hecht?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 53 minutes to read The Selected Letters of Anthony Hecht by Anthony Hecht

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

Description

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Anthony Hecht (1923–2004) was known not only for his masterful control of form and language but also for his wit and humor. With the help of Helen Hecht, the poet's widow, Jonathan F. S. Post combed through more than 4,000 letters to produce an intimate look into the poet's mind and art across a lifetime. The letters range from Hecht's early days at summer camp to college at Bard, to the front lines of World War II, to travels abroad in France and Italy, to marriage, and to fame as a poet and critic. Along the way, Hecht corresponded with well-known poets such as...

How long is The Selected Letters of Anthony Hecht?

The Selected Letters of Anthony Hecht by Anthony Hecht is 399 pages long, and a total of 103,341 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 126% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Selected Letters of Anthony Hecht Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 24 minutes to read The Selected Letters of Anthony Hecht aloud.

What Reading Level is The Selected Letters of Anthony Hecht?

The Selected Letters of Anthony Hecht 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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