How Long to Read Rakes of the Old Court

How Long Does it Take to Read Rakes of the Old Court?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 29 minutes to read Rakes of the Old Court by Mateiu Caragiale

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

Description

Widely regarded as the greatest Romanian novel of the twentieth century, Mateiu Caragiale’s Rakes of the Old Court (Craii de Curtea-Veche) follows four characters through the bars and brothels of Bucharest. Guided by an amoral opportunist, the shadowy narrator and his two affluent friends drink and gamble their way through a city built on the ruins of crumbled castles and bygone empires. The novel’s shimmering, spectacular prose describes gripping vignettes of love, ambition, and decay. Originally published in 1929, Rakes of the Old Court is considered a jewel of Romanian modernism. Devoted “Mateists” have long read, memorized, and reenacted the novel, and after the Romanian Revolution, it became part of the high school curriculum. Now canonical, Mateiu’s work has been celebrated for its opulent literary style and enigmatic tone.

How long is Rakes of the Old Court?

Rakes of the Old Court by Mateiu Caragiale 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 Rakes of the Old Court Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Rakes of the Old Court aloud.

What Reading Level is Rakes of the Old Court?

Rakes of the Old Court 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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