How Long to Read An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge

How Long Does it Take to Read An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge?

It takes the average reader and 19 minutes to read An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce

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

Description

Peyton Farquhar, a confederate sympathizer, stands to be hanged for his role in a plot to demolish Owl Creek Bridge. As he awaits death, Farquhar considers the possibility of escape—the chances of slipping his bonds, swimming to safety, and returning to his family. “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” recounts the final moments before Farquhar is hanged, exploring the feelings of a man facing his death, and the close relationship between life and death. Known for both its irregular time sequence and its surprising ending, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is the most anthologized of Ambrose Bierce’s stories. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

How long is An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge?

An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce is 19 pages long, and a total of 4,921 words.

This makes it 6% the length of the average book. It also has 6% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 26 minutes to read An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge aloud.

What Reading Level is An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge?

An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge is suitable for students ages 6 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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