How Long to Read Guy Fawkes (Serapis Classics)

How Long Does it Take to Read Guy Fawkes (Serapis Classics)?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 48 minutes to read Guy Fawkes (Serapis Classics) by William Ainsworth

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

Description

Guy Fawkes first appeared as a serial in Bentley's Miscellany, between January and November 1840. The first of William Harrison Ainsworth's seven "Lancashire novels", the story is based on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Ainsworth relied heavily on historical documents describing the trial and execution of the conspirators, of whom Fawkes was one, but he also embellished the known facts. He invented the character of Viviana Radcliffe, daughter of the prominent Radcliffe family of Ordsall Hall – who becomes Fawkes's wife – and introduced supernatural elements into the story, such as the ability of the alchemist, John Dee, to raise the spirits of the dead. The novel's themes deal with British politics and history, focusing on the events surrounding the 1605 plot to destroy Parliament. Ainsworth also introduced gothic elements, to add a terrifying component to the work. The novel was very popular, and marked the beginning of Ainsworth's 40-year career in historical romances, but it was not universally admired. Edgar Allan Poe described the style of writing as "turgid pretension".

How long is Guy Fawkes (Serapis Classics)?

Guy Fawkes (Serapis Classics) by William Ainsworth is 695 pages long, and a total of 177,225 words.

This makes it 235% the length of the average book. It also has 217% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Guy Fawkes (Serapis Classics) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 8 minutes to read Guy Fawkes (Serapis Classics) aloud.

What Reading Level is Guy Fawkes (Serapis Classics)?

Guy Fawkes (Serapis Classics) 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.

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