How Long to Read Valéry's Graveyard

How Long Does it Take to Read Valéry's Graveyard?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Valéry's Graveyard by Hugh P. McGrath

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

Description

Valery's Graveyard is in two parts. The first part presents the French text of Paul Valery's poem Le Cimetiere marin (The Graveyard by the Sea) and a facing English translation, followed by a descriptive account of the poem that sets out its main structural and dynamic features and traces its narrative. The second part consists of nine short chapters on selected themes of the poem in their relation to the poet's thought, including certain of his scientific concerns, and to literature ancient and modern.&ltBR> Le Cimetiere marin is one of the most celebrated works of poetry of the last hundred years, widely recognized as distinguished for beauty of form and wealth of meaning. On the basis of the French text and a translation that is at once accurate and poetical, this book provides an introduction to the poem, and thereby to the complex intellectual world of Valery. It exhibits the depth and breadth both of the poem and of the poet's thought.&ltBR> A valuable resource for scholars, Valery's Graveyard is accessible to all serious readers. As it does not require a knowledge of French, the book is suitable for study in any course on modern literature."

How long is Valéry's Graveyard?

Valéry's Graveyard by Hugh P. McGrath is 200 pages long, and a total of 50,000 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Valéry's Graveyard Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 33 minutes to read Valéry's Graveyard aloud.

What Reading Level is Valéry's Graveyard?

Valéry's Graveyard 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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