How Long to Read Famous Modern Ghost Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read Famous Modern Ghost Stories?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 40 minutes to read Famous Modern Ghost Stories by Wilbur Daniel Steele

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

Description

Famous Modern Ghost Stories, a collection of ghost stories written by notable authors, most of whom were born in the 1800's, was selected by Dorothy Scarborough and published in 1920. 'Modern' is retained in the title of this book out of respect for Dorothy Scarborough's work in writing and editing, even though many of the stories are now over 100 years old. The collection, however, is notable as a collection of many of the best ghost stories of the time, written by authors who pioneered in the field. Dorothy Scarborough (1878-1935), an American writer of folk culture, cotton farming, and ghost stories, graduated from Baylor University, studied at the University of Chicago and Oxford University and received a doctorate of literature from Columbia University in 1917, where she taught until her death in 1935. Her dissertation The Supernatural in Modern English, regarded as a basic information source was published in 1917 and remains in print today. In addition to teaching and writing she edited Famous Modern Ghost Stories and several other collections of ghost stories.

How long is Famous Modern Ghost Stories?

Famous Modern Ghost Stories by Wilbur Daniel Steele is 340 pages long, and a total of 85,000 words.

This makes it 115% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Famous Modern Ghost Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 44 minutes to read Famous Modern Ghost Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is Famous Modern Ghost Stories?

Famous Modern Ghost Stories 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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