How Long to Read Fiction in the Archives

How Long Does it Take to Read Fiction in the Archives?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Fiction in the Archives by Natalie Zemon Davis

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

Description

To receive a royal pardon in sixteenth-century France for certain kinds of homicide--unpremeditated, unintended, in self-defense, or otherwise excusable--a supplicant had to tell the king a story. These stories took the form of letters of remission, documents narrated to royal notaries by admitted offenders who, in effect, stated their case for pardon to the king. Thousands of such stories are found in French archives, providing precious evidence of the narrative skills and interpretive schemes of peasants and artisans as well as the well-born. This book, by one of the most acclaimed...

How long is Fiction in the Archives?

Fiction in the Archives by Natalie Zemon Davis is 217 pages long, and a total of 55,769 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Fiction in the Archives Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 4 minutes to read Fiction in the Archives aloud.

What Reading Level is Fiction in the Archives?

Fiction in the Archives 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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