How Long to Read Peter Abelard

How Long Does it Take to Read Peter Abelard?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Peter Abelard by Helen Waddell

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

Description

A new edition of the historical novel Peter Abelard by Helen Waddell introduced by Kate Mosse, the bestselling author of The Burning Chambers and Labyrinth. The story of Heloise and Abelard is one of the most famous love stories of all time. He was a famous philosopher in 12th Century Paris and she was a gifted scholar. He takes on the role of her tutor and the two fall passionately in love. Heloise’s Uncle arranges for them to be married in secret but his motives are far from kind. He arranges a brutal attack on Abelard which leaves him a broken man. Both Heloise and Peter take holy orders but although separated physically their love for each other lasts for the rest of their lives. First published in 1933 and a huge bestseller in its time, Helen Waddell’s novel tells their story with an intoxicating mix of drama and sensitivity and her own extensive scholarly research allows her to portray 12th France with astonishing vigour.

How long is Peter Abelard?

Peter Abelard by Helen Waddell is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Peter Abelard Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Peter Abelard aloud.

What Reading Level is Peter Abelard?

Peter Abelard 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 Peter Abelard?

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