How Long to Read Gulliver’s Travels

How Long Does it Take to Read Gulliver’s Travels?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift

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

Description

Gulliver’s strange adventures in some of the most unusual lands ever imagined have made this one of the rare classics with an enduring and wide-ranging appeal to all ages. Gulliver’s bad luck at sea not only gets him shipwrecked and castaway, but repeatedly throws him into strange societies of even stranger people. Readers are likely aware of Gulliver’s experiences in Lilliput, where he meets a kingdom of six-inch-tall people with a set of prejudices that are as rigid as they are ridiculous. They may be less familiar with Gulliver’s time among the giants of Brobdingnag, the science-obsessed residents of the flying island of Laputa or the horse-like and thoughtful Houyhnhnms, all of which are much less well known despite being every bit as inventive and thought-provoking. Swift’s straightforward narrative style adds both realism and a kind of deadpan humor to his outrageous flights of the imagination. The fantastical nature of Gulliver’s adventures have led the book, especially the section taking place in Lilliput, to be seen by some as a story for children, but the tale’s political and philosophical underpinnings are not hidden and cast a decidedly skeptical eye on humanity. Seen as a collection of delightful fairy tales or as fables that probe the nature of society, Gulliver’s Travels occupies a unique position in the canon of English literature and will undoubtedly be reinterpreted, and enjoyed, as long as books are read. Included in this Mint Edition is Swift’s fierce satirical essay, A Modest Proposal. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gulliver’s Travels is both modern and readable.

How long is Gulliver’s Travels?

Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift 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 Gulliver’s Travels Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 4 minutes to read Gulliver’s Travels aloud.

What Reading Level is Gulliver’s Travels?

Gulliver’s Travels 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.

Where Can I Buy Gulliver’s Travels?

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