How Long to Read Hero Tales

How Long Does it Take to Read Hero Tales?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Hero Tales by James Baldwin

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

Description

The author of "Hero Tales" is James Baldwin, a self-educated pioneer of American education, born in 1841 in Indiana. Although he never attended school himself, Baldwin founded a public high school, the first school library, and a school district in his native Indiana. During the latter part of his career, he was an editor and author of school textbooks, first for Harper & Brothers, and then for the American Book Company. So prolific was Baldwin as an author and editor, it was said that at one point in time, half of all the books in American schools were either written or edited by him. Baldwin's literary legacy may have been forgotten today in the rush to substitute multiculturalism for more traditional tales taught and enjoyed in previous years. Baldwin re-told classic heroic tales for their interest to young students -- the Song of Roland, the Iliad, and the Nibelungenlied. "Hero Tales" is an anthology of stories compiled from Baldwin's earlier volumes, aimed at younger readers. It contains seventeen stories -- nine of Greek legends and myths, four from the Germanic legends of Siegfried and the Nibelung, and four from the Song of Roland.

How long is Hero Tales?

Hero Tales by James Baldwin is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hero Tales Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Hero Tales aloud.

What Reading Level is Hero Tales?

Hero Tales 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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