How Long to Read Poe

How Long Does it Take to Read Poe?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Poe by Peter Ackroyd

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

Description

Gothic, mysterious, theatrical, fatally flawed, and dazzling, the life of Edgar Allan Poe, one of America’s greatest and most versatile writers, is the ideal subject for Peter Ackroyd. Poe wrote lyrical poetry and macabre psychological melodramas; invented the first fictional detective; and produced pioneering works of science fiction and fantasy. His innovative style, images, and themes had a tremendous impact on European romanticism, symbolism, and surrealism, and continue to influence writers today. In this essential addition to his canon of acclaimed biographies, Peter Ackroyd explores...

How long is Poe?

Poe by Peter Ackroyd is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Poe Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Poe aloud.

What Reading Level is Poe?

Poe 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.

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