How Long to Read An Aspidistra in Babylon

How Long Does it Take to Read An Aspidistra in Babylon?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read An Aspidistra in Babylon by H.E. Bates

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

Description

First published in 1960, this collection of four novellas continue Bates's sensitive, often witty, explorations of unhappy love. The title story, 'An Aspidistra in Babylon', is a reminiscence of a girl's loss of innocence. Christine, who describes herself at eighteen as 'dull as one of the aspidistras that cluttered up ... our little boarding house' is seduced by the forty-year-old Captain Blaine, who charms her imagination with stories of a life on the Continent. 'A Month by the Lake' is a comedy of errors set in 1920s Lake Como revolving around two middle-aged vacationers unable to express...

How long is An Aspidistra in Babylon?

An Aspidistra in Babylon by H.E. Bates is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Aspidistra in Babylon Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read An Aspidistra in Babylon aloud.

What Reading Level is An Aspidistra in Babylon?

An Aspidistra in Babylon 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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