How Long to Read Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson

How Long Does it Take to Read Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 10 minutes to read Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson by Hans Christian Andersen

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

Description

This beautiful book, originally published in 1913, contains a collection of seventeen classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Stories include, The March King’s Daughter, The Snow Queen, The Storks, The Real Princess, The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and more. These classic tales are accompanied by 16 incredible colour illustrations many beautiful and intricate black and white drawings by W. Heath Robinson. An English cartoonist and illustrator, best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines – for achieving deceptively simple objectives. Such was (and is) his fame, that the term ‘Heath Robinson’ entered the English language during the First World War, as a description of any unnecessarily complex and implausible contrivance. Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875) was a Danish writer. He wrote many poems, travelogues, and plays, but he is most famous for his fairy tales, which have been translated into over 125 languages and continue to have a significant influence on western popular culture. This timeless collection would make for a worthy addition to any child’s bookshelf and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Andersen’s illustrated works. We are republishing it here as part of our ‘Pook Press’ imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children’s literature. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

How long is Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson?

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson by Hans Christian Andersen is 370 pages long, and a total of 92,500 words.

This makes it 125% the length of the average book. It also has 113% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 25 minutes to read Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson aloud.

What Reading Level is Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson?

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson 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 Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson?

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