How Long to Read Fires

How Long Does it Take to Read Fires?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 13 minutes to read Fires by Marguerite Yourcenar

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

Description

Fires consists of nine monologues and narratives based on classical Greek stories. Antigone, Clytemnestra, Phaedo, Sappho are all mythical figures whose stories are mingled with contemporary themes. Interspersed are highly personal narratives, reflecting on a time of profound inner crisis in the author's life. "The unwritten novel among the fantasies and aphorisms of Fires is a classic tale."—Stephen Koch, New York Times Book Review

How long is Fires?

Fires by Marguerite Yourcenar is 129 pages long, and a total of 33,411 words.

This makes it 44% the length of the average book. It also has 41% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Fires Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 2 minutes to read Fires aloud.

What Reading Level is Fires?

Fires 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.

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

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