How Long to Read The Star-Spangled Banner

How Long Does it Take to Read The Star-Spangled Banner?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 30 minutes to read The Star-Spangled Banner by Michael Ruby

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

Description

The poems in The Star-Spangled Banner are each "explosive" reinterpretations of Francis Scott Key's War of 1812 lyrics. They span a fifteen-year arc from 9/11 to 11/9, concluding with a rendering based on voices heard in the Wall Street Journal's newsroom on the night Donald Trump's election. The book is dedicated to the artist Jasper Johns and musician Jimi Hendrix--both famous interpreters of song and flag--and each poem uses the eighty-one words of the national anthem interspersed with language that act like the bullet holes in the flag of which Key writes. Each poem deploys a varied...

How long is The Star-Spangled Banner?

The Star-Spangled Banner by Michael Ruby is 90 pages long, and a total of 22,500 words.

This makes it 30% the length of the average book. It also has 27% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Star-Spangled Banner Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 2 minutes to read The Star-Spangled Banner aloud.

What Reading Level is The Star-Spangled Banner?

The Star-Spangled Banner 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Star-Spangled Banner?

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