How Long to Read Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic

How Long Does it Take to Read Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 44 minutes to read Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic by Tim Travers

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

Description

Samuel Smiles is best known for his book Self Help (1859), which many have assumed to be an encouragement to social and financial success. However, Smiles actually argued against the single-minded pursuit of success, and in favour of the protean formation of character as the ultimate goal of life. First published in 1987, this book examines Samuel Smiles’ ideals of work and self-help against the background of the Victorian work ethic. Drawing on ‘sub-literature’ such as pamphlets, periodicals, novels, works by Dissenting and Anglican ministers, popular ‘success’ and ‘self-improvement’ books, and general literature on the condition of the working classes, it presents a broad range of public opinion and attitudes towards work and in doing so, creates an essential framework and context for Smiles’ popular books. This book will be of interest to those studying Victorian history and ideology.

How long is Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic?

Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic by Tim Travers is 282 pages long, and a total of 71,064 words.

This makes it 95% the length of the average book. It also has 87% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 28 minutes to read Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic aloud.

What Reading Level is Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic?

Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic 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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