How Long to Read Rasselas

How Long Does it Take to Read Rasselas?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Rasselas by Samuel Johnson

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

Description

Rasselas by Samuel Johnson, 1759.Rasselas, son of the King ofAbyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia), is shut up in a beautiful valley,"till the order of succession should call him to the throne". Hegrows weary of the factitious entertainments of the place, and aftermuch brooding escapes with his sister, her attendant andhis poet-friend to see the world and search forhappiness.Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784), often referred to as Dr. Johnson, was anEnglish writer who made lasting contributions to English literature asa poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor andlexicographer. Johnson was a devout Anglican and committed Tory, and isdescribed by the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography as "arguablythe most distinguished man of letters in English history".

How long is Rasselas?

Rasselas by Samuel Johnson is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Rasselas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Rasselas aloud.

What Reading Level is Rasselas?

Rasselas 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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