How Long to Read Pygmalion

By George Bernard Shaw

How Long Does it Take to Read Pygmalion?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 29 minutes to read Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

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

Description

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1913. In ancient Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life. The general idea of that myth was a popular subject for Victorian era English playwrights, including one of Shaw's influences, W. S. Gilbert, who wrote a successful play based on the story called Pygmalion and Galatea that was first presented in 1871. Shaw would also have been familiar with the burlesque version, Galatea, or Pygmalion Reversed. Shaw's...

How long is Pygmalion?

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is 146 pages long, and a total of 37,376 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pygmalion Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Pygmalion aloud.

What Reading Level is Pygmalion?

Pygmalion is suitable for students ages 10 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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