How Long to Read Jane Austen: The World's Most Beloved Novelist

How Long Does it Take to Read Jane Austen: The World's Most Beloved Novelist?

It takes the average reader and 26 minutes to read Jane Austen: The World's Most Beloved Novelist by Leslie Truex

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

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ABOUT THE BOOK Jane Austen is more famous, loved and regarded today than when she was alive writing her witty stories of love in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Some suggest the resurgence has to do with the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice that propelled Colin Firth’s career. That same year, Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay, for which she won an Oscar, and starred in Austen’s Sense and Sensibility – also starring Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman (most recently famous for his role as Snape in Harry Potter). One could even attribute the most recent interest in Austen to Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Series in which she mentions classic literature including Pride and Prejudice. Indeed, in 2009 Pride and Prejudice was released as part of Bella’s favorite books with a Twilight inspired cover. Other authors have also been intrigued with Austen rewriting classics such as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Graham-Smith or using characters from the books, such as the recently released Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James. MEET THE AUTHOR Leslie Truex is an online entrepreneur and freelance writer. Her small business articles appear on Lenovo's Small Business Insights, the Houston Chronicle's Chron.com, and eHow. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK A common theme in Austen’s works is the idea that finances and social rank outweigh morals. Characters with questionable morals, such as Wickham in Pride and Prejudice, Mary Crawford in Mansfield Park and Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility are driven by financial gain. Often the very best characters have little money or stature, as seen in Elizabeth Bennet of Pride and Prejudice and Elinor in Sense and Sensibility. However, Austen doesn’t villanize the rich. Several characters with high social ranking and money also have good values, such as Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, and Mr. Ferrars and Col. Brandon in Sense and Sensibility. Austen’s stories often revolve around the challenges faced by those who have reputations to maintain, but morals that contradict social decorum. For example, Mr. Darcy who is held in high esteem, knows that Elizabeth Bennett is not only below his station, but her family’s behavior is an embarrassment. But Darcy loves Elizabeth, which puts in place a conflict between duty to his family and following his heart... Buy a copy to keep reading!

How long is Jane Austen: The World's Most Beloved Novelist?

Jane Austen: The World's Most Beloved Novelist by Leslie Truex is 26 pages long, and a total of 6,656 words.

This makes it 9% the length of the average book. It also has 8% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jane Austen: The World's Most Beloved Novelist Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 36 minutes to read Jane Austen: The World's Most Beloved Novelist aloud.

What Reading Level is Jane Austen: The World's Most Beloved Novelist?

Jane Austen: The World's Most Beloved Novelist is suitable for students ages 8 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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