How Long to Read Life of Johnson

How Long Does it Take to Read Life of Johnson?

It takes the average reader 25 hours and 3 minutes to read Life of Johnson by James Boswell

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

Description

Samuel Johnson was a poet, essayist, dramatist, and pioneering lexicographer, but his continuing reputation depends less of his modest literary output than on the fortunate accident of finding an ideal biographer in James Boswell. Surely no other biographer can have had more devotion to his subject, more opportunity to study him, or more talent in bringing him vividly to life than Boswell in his Life of Johnson. As Johnson's constant and admiring companion, Boswell was able to record not only the outward events of his life, but also the humour, wit, and sturdy common sense of his...

How long is Life of Johnson?

Life of Johnson by James Boswell is 1,492 pages long, and a total of 375,984 words.

This makes it 504% the length of the average book. It also has 459% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Life of Johnson Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 34 hours and 14 minutes to read Life of Johnson aloud.

What Reading Level is Life of Johnson?

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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