How Long to Read Moby-Dick

How Long Does it Take to Read Moby-Dick?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 33 minutes to read Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

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

Description

This Norton Critical Edition includes:* Melville's classic novel of whaling and revenge, based on Hershel Parker's revision of the 1967 text edited by Harrison Hayford and Hershel Parker.* Twenty-six illustrations, including maps, contemporary engravings, and diagrams of whaleboat rigging.* Background and source materials centering on whaling and whalecraft, Melville's international reception, the inspirations for Moby-Dick, and Melville's related correspondence.* Forty-four reviews and interpretations of the novel spanning three centuries.* A revised and updated Selected Bibliography.About...

How long is Moby-Dick?

Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is 736 pages long, and a total of 188,416 words.

This makes it 248% the length of the average book. It also has 230% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Moby-Dick Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 17 hours and 9 minutes to read Moby-Dick aloud.

What Reading Level is Moby-Dick?

Moby-Dick 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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