How Long to Read William Grant Still

How Long Does it Take to Read William Grant Still?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read William Grant Still by Catherine Parsons Smith

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

Description

During the 1930s and 1940s William Grant Still (1895-1978) was known as the "Dean of Afro-American Composers." He worked as an arranger for early radio, on Broadway, and in Hollywood; major symphony orchestras performed his concert works; and an opera, written in collaboration with Langston Hughes, was produced by the New York City Opera. Despite these successes the composer's name gradually faded into obscurity. This book brings William Grant Still out of the archives and examines his place in America's musical heritage. It also provides a revealing window into our recent cultural past....

How long is William Grant Still?

William Grant Still by Catherine Parsons Smith is 384 pages long, and a total of 97,536 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read William Grant Still Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read William Grant Still aloud.

What Reading Level is William Grant Still?

William Grant Still 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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