How Long to Read Broken Engagements

How Long Does it Take to Read Broken Engagements?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 36 minutes to read Broken Engagements by Saskia Lettmaier

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

Description

The common law action for breach of promise of marriage originated in the mid-seventeenth century, but it was not until the nineteenth century that it rose to prominence and became a regular feature in law courts and gossip columns. By 1940 the action was defunct, it was inconceivable for a respectable woman to bring such a case before the courts. What accounts for this dramatic rise and fall? This book ties the story of the action's prominence and decline between 1800 and 1940 to changes in the prevalent conception of woman, her ideal role in society, sexual relations, and the family. It...

How long is Broken Engagements?

Broken Engagements by Saskia Lettmaier is 209 pages long, and a total of 54,131 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Broken Engagements Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 55 minutes to read Broken Engagements aloud.

What Reading Level is Broken Engagements?

Broken Engagements 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.

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