The complete poems
Anne Sexton
Reading Time
at 250 WPM10h 22m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 10h 22m to read The complete poems.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
21
days at 30 min/day
622
total minutes
The complete poems
by Anne Sexton
Published
1981
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pages
622
ISBN-10
0395294754
Description
From the joy and anguish of her own experience, Sexton fashioned poems that told truths about the inner lives of men and women. This book comprises Sexton's ten volumes of verse, including the Pulitzer Prize-winner Live or Die, as well as seven poems form her last years.
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The complete poems?
This edition of The complete poems has approximately 622 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 The complete poems?
For most readers, The complete poems typically takes between 12h 58m and 8h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 155,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 21 days • Estimated word count: 155,500 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 The complete poems?
The estimated word count for The complete poems is approximately 155,500 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 The complete poems?
The complete poems was written by Anne Sexton.
When was The complete poems published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1981. The original work may have been published on a different date.