How Long to Read James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson'

By Boswell James Boswell

How Long Does it Take to Read James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson'?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 38 minutes to read James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson' by Boswell James Boswell

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

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James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson', An Edition of the Original Manuscript, in Four Volumes; Vol. 4: 1780-1784This volume is the final in the Yale Boswell Editions' manuscript edition of the Life of Johnson, a four-volume sequence designed to stand as a research supplement to the Hill-Powell version of the Life. The first volume, edited by Marshall Waingrow and covering the years 1709-1765, appeared in 1994, and the second, 1766-1776, edited by Bruce Redford with Elizabeth Goldring, in 1998. The third, 1776-1780, edited by Thomas F. Bonnell was published in 2012. This fourth volume traces...

How long is James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson'?

James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson' by Boswell James Boswell is 506 pages long, and a total of 129,536 words.

This makes it 171% the length of the average book. It also has 158% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson' Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 47 minutes to read James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson' aloud.

What Reading Level is James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson'?

James Boswell's 'Life of Johnson' 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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