How Long to Read Ligeia

How Long Does it Take to Read Ligeia?

It takes the average reader and 25 minutes to read Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe

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

Description

Fantasy and reality collide when an unnamed narrator believes his beloved wife, Ligeia, has risen from the dead. “Ligeia” was one of Edgar Allan Poe’s first published short stories, and spurred much debate as to the symbolism of Ligeia’s death and supposed resurrection. A pioneer of the short story genre, Poe’s stories typically captured themes of the macabre and included elements of the mysterious. His better-known stories include “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “The Pit and the Pendulum”, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”, “The Masque of the Red Death” and “The Tell-Tale Heart”. HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.

How long is Ligeia?

Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe is 25 pages long, and a total of 6,375 words.

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

How Long Does it Take to Read Ligeia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 34 minutes to read Ligeia aloud.

What Reading Level is Ligeia?

Ligeia 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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