How Long to Read The Wrecking Light

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wrecking Light?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 52 minutes to read The Wrecking Light by Robin Robertson

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

Description

Robin Robertson’s fourth collection is an intense, moving, bleakly lyrical, and at times shocking book. These poems are written with the authority of classical myth, yet sound utterly contemporary. The poet’s gaze—whether on the natural world or the details of his own life— is unflinching and clear, its utter seriousness leavened by a wry, dry, and disarming humor. Alongside fine translations from Neruda and Montale and dynamic retellings of stories from Ovid, the poems here pitch the power and wonder of nature against the frailty and failure of the human. This is a book of considerable...

How long is The Wrecking Light?

The Wrecking Light by Robin Robertson is 112 pages long, and a total of 28,224 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wrecking Light Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 34 minutes to read The Wrecking Light aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wrecking Light?

The Wrecking Light 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.

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