Birds
Wright, Judith
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at 250 WPM34 minutes
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 34 minutes to read Birds.
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Birds
Published
1962
Publisher
Angus and Robertson
Pages
34
Description
The poems in Judith Wright's Birds volume have long been recognised as among the best-loved poems written in Australia. Many people have grown up with the beguiling rhythms of 'Black Cockatoos', or the jauntiness of 'The Wagtail'. Now, in this new edition, commemorating 25 years since the poems were last published as a single collection, these works appear with six additional poems and a personal introduction by the poet's daughter Meredith McKinney, for whom many of the poems were written. The poems are complemented by full-colour illustrations drawn from the National Library's Pictures Collection, featuring the work of artists such as John Lewin, Lionel Lindsay and Lilian Medland, and William T. Cooper and Betty Temple Watts. Birds is both a celebration of Judith Wright (1915-2000) as writer and passionate environmentalist, and of the centrality of birds in the poet's imagination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Birds?
This edition of Birds has approximately 34 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Birds?
For most readers, Birds typically takes between 43m and 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 8,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 8,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Birds?
The estimated word count for Birds is approximately 8,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Birds?
Birds was written by Wright, Judith.
When was Birds published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1962. The original work may have been published on a different date.