How Long to Read When They Broke Down the Door

How Long Does it Take to Read When They Broke Down the Door?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 44 minutes to read When They Broke Down the Door by Fatemeh Shams

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

Description

The power of poetry to map the human heart has been a hallmark of Persian culture for at least a thousand years, and Fatemeh Shams wields it unforgettably. As a member of the Iranian diaspora living in the West, her voice is often one of anguished separation, and many of her poems touch on politics, but as translator Dick Davis says in his introduction to this volume, her approach is "inward and personal rather than public and propagandistic." Frequently, her focus on the individual extends to erotic passion - "It was night, your hands were full of moonlight . . ." - or addresses its obverse, of loneliness: "I sleep in my own corpse's arms . . ." Whether she is writing in free verse or in traditional literary forms, her remarkable technical abilities and the strength of her feelings always shine through. Shams's verse makes real for us her vision of the world as only poetry can. Introduced and Translated by Dick Davis. Original Persian text faces the English translations of the poems.

How long is When They Broke Down the Door?

When They Broke Down the Door by Fatemeh Shams is 103 pages long, and a total of 26,059 words.

This makes it 35% the length of the average book. It also has 32% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read When They Broke Down the Door Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 22 minutes to read When They Broke Down the Door aloud.

What Reading Level is When They Broke Down the Door?

When They Broke Down the Door 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.

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