How Long to Read Civil Disobedience

How Long Does it Take to Read Civil Disobedience?

It takes the average reader and 28 minutes to read Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau

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

Description

"Resistance to Civil Government" ("Civil Disobedience") is an essay by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau that was first published in 1849. In it, Thoreau argues that individuals should not permit governments to overrule or atrophy their consciences, and that they have a duty to avoid allowing such acquiescence to enable the government to make them the agents of injustice. Thoreau was motivated in part by his disgust with slavery and the Mexican-American War.

How long is Civil Disobedience?

Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau is 28 pages long, and a total of 7,224 words.

This makes it 9% the length of the average book. It also has 9% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Civil Disobedience Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 39 minutes to read Civil Disobedience aloud.

What Reading Level is Civil Disobedience?

Civil Disobedience is suitable for students ages 8 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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