How Long to Read Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

How Long Does it Take to Read Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 54 minutes to read Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Linda Brent

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

Description

Harriet Jacobs was born a slave in North Carolina, but, in her words, didn’t realize it until her father died when she was six years old. Six years later, when her mistress died, she was bequeathed to the mistress’ granddaughter, thereby coming into the household of the mistress’ lecherous son. Several years later she escaped, only to have to hide for seven years in a cramped garret that did not allow her to stand or sit up. She was finally able to make her way north, where she was reunited with her children. Many years later, after narrowly avoiding capture multiple times due to the Fugitive Slave Law, her employer purchased her freedom. Jacobs, writing as Linda Brent, tells the riveting story of her life in the South as a slave. She brings an unflinching eye to “good” masters and mistresses who nevertheless lie to, steal from, and continually break promises to their slaves, and to bad masters who beat and kill their slaves for no particular reason. Even in the North, after her escape, she is disappointed to find prejudice and degrading treatment for blacks. After having been convinced to write down her story, it took years to find a publisher who would print it. It was finally made available to the public just a few months before the shots at Fort Sumter that began the Civil War.

How long is Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl?

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Linda Brent is 292 pages long, and a total of 73,584 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 90% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 42 minutes to read Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl aloud.

What Reading Level is Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl?

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl 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.

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