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Dead Poets Society

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Fiction Classics Young Adult Fiction Poetry

by N.H. Kleinbaum

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4.21 (33.6K ratings)
calendar_today 1988
description 166 pages

Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 33.6K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 166 pages.

About Dead Poets Society

Todd Anderson and his friends at Welton Academy can hardly believe how different life is since their new English professor, the flamboyant John Keating, has challenged them to "make your lives extraordinary! " Inspired by Keating, the boys resurrect the Dead Poets Society--a secret club where, free from the constraints and expectations of school and parents, they let their passions run wild. As Keating turns the boys on to the great words of Byron, Shelley, and Keats, they discover not only the beauty of language, but the importance of making each moment count. But the Dead Poets pledges soon realize that their newfound freedom can have tragic consequences. Can the club and the individuality it inspires survive the pressure from authorities determined to destroy their dreams?

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Author N.H. Kleinbaum
Published 1988
Pages 166
Genres Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Fiction, Poetry
Average Rating 4.21 / 5.00
Total Ratings 33,645

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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33.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.21, Dead Poets Society is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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This Book
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Classics Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.

Is Dead Poets Society worth reading?

Based on 33.6K reader ratings, Dead Poets Society has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society has 166 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Dead Poets Society?

Dead Poets Society was written by N.H. Kleinbaum. It was first published in 1988.

What is the ISBN for Dead Poets Society?

The ISBN-13 for Dead Poets Society is 9780553282990.0.

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