How Long to Read Jane Austen and Leisure

How Long Does it Take to Read Jane Austen and Leisure?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read Jane Austen and Leisure by David Selwyn

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

Description

Jane Austen's novels portray a leisured society of gentlemen and ladies who do not need to work. Even the minority of clergymen, soldiers and sailors - men with professions - are almost never seen working. Jane Austen herself, despite responsibility for some domestic tasks, wrote as a woman of leisure. Yet leisure, the distinguishing mark of a gentleman, was not meant to be an excuse for idleness. The proper use of leisure to fulfil duties, to read and to think, and above all to pursue social relations in a world where family and marriage for the propertied was of central importance, was a vital test of character.

How long is Jane Austen and Leisure?

Jane Austen and Leisure by David Selwyn is 384 pages long, and a total of 97,536 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jane Austen and Leisure Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read Jane Austen and Leisure aloud.

What Reading Level is Jane Austen and Leisure?

Jane Austen and Leisure 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 Jane Austen and Leisure?

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