How Long to Read Reading Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities

How Long Does it Take to Read Reading Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Reading Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities by Brian Higgins

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

Description

Herman Melville's Pierre; or. The Ambiguities has a storied place in the history of American publishing. Melville began writing this follow-up to Moby-Dick in October 1851, thinking that it might prove even more significant than its predecessor. The 1852 publication of Pierre was catastrophic, however. Melville lost his English publisher, and American reviewers derided the book and called the author mad. InReading Melville's "Pierre; or, The Ambiguities," noted Melville authorities Brian Higgins and Hershel Parker probe the daunting story behind a deeply flawed but revealing work, one that...

How long is Reading Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities?

Reading Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities by Brian Higgins is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Reading Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Reading Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities aloud.

What Reading Level is Reading Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities?

Reading Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities 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.

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