How Long to Read CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter

How Long Does it Take to Read CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 10 minutes to read CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter by Susan Van Kirk

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

Description

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. In CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, you explore life in 17th-century Massachusetts as you follow the ordeal of Hester Prynne, who has been found guilty of adultery and sentenced to wear a scarlet letter A on her dress as a sign of shame. The Scarlet Letter is considered to be Hawthorne's finest work, depicting a world where the real meets the unreal, the actual meets the imaginary—in a classic story that is difficult to forget. This study guide carefully walks you through every step of Hester's journey by providing summaries and critical analyses of each chapter of the novel. You'll also explore the life and background of the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and gain insight into how he came to write The Scarlet Letter. Other features that help you study include Character analyses of major players A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Critical essays on the novel's setting and structure, symbolism, and classification as a gothic romance A review section that tests your knowledge A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites Classic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

How long is CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter?

CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter by Susan Van Kirk is 130 pages long, and a total of 32,500 words.

This makes it 44% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 57 minutes to read CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter aloud.

What Reading Level is CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter?

CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter is suitable for students ages 10 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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