How Long to Read De Profundis

How Long Does it Take to Read De Profundis?

It takes the average reader and 49 minutes to read De Profundis by Oscar Wilde Translated by P. C. Boutens

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

Description

De Profundis is a letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, to "Bosie" (Lord Alfred Douglas).In its first half Wilde recounts their previous relationship and extravagant lifestyle which eventually led to Wilde's conviction and imprisonment for gross indecency. He indicts both Lord Alfred's vanity and his own weakness in acceding to those wishes. In the second half, Wilde charts his spiritual development in prison and identification with Jesus Christ, whom he characterises as a romantic, individualist artist. The letter began "Dear Bosie" and ended "Your Affectionate Friend".

How long is De Profundis?

De Profundis by Oscar Wilde Translated by P. C. Boutens is 48 pages long, and a total of 12,384 words.

This makes it 16% the length of the average book. It also has 15% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read De Profundis Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 7 minutes to read De Profundis aloud.

What Reading Level is De Profundis?

De Profundis 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.

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