How Long to Read Selected Stories of Henry Lawson

How Long Does it Take to Read Selected Stories of Henry Lawson?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read Selected Stories of Henry Lawson by Henry Lawson

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

Description

An essential collection of Henry Lawson's best-loved stories. Rogues, larrikins and the lost people - these timeless stories range from inspired, laconic comedies to pathos and tragedy. this selection showcases Lawson's range as a fiction writer and highlights his profound influence on how Australians see themselves. Here are delightful tales, thrilling tales, tales of love, of strife and of adventure, tales full of humour - stories of every mood, all alive with the magic of Lawson's genius, a genius which ranks with that of the world's greatest short-story writers. This gorgeous gift edition includes 'the Drover's Wife', 'the Union Buries Its Dead' and 'the Loaded Dog'.'Lawson's genius remains as vivid and human as when he first boiled his literary billy' - the Bulletin 'A book of honest, direct, sympathetic, humorous writing about Australia from within is worth a library of travellers' tales ... the result is a real book - a book in a hundred. His language is terse, supple, and richly idiomatic. He can tell a yarn with the best.' the Academy on While the Billy Boils'These classics are our indispensable voices. At a time when our culture was still noisy with foreign chatter and clouded by foreign visions, these writers told us our own stories and allowed us to examine and evaluate both our homeplace and our place in the world.' Geraldine Brooks

How long is Selected Stories of Henry Lawson?

Selected Stories of Henry Lawson by Henry Lawson is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Selected Stories of Henry Lawson Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read Selected Stories of Henry Lawson aloud.

What Reading Level is Selected Stories of Henry Lawson?

Selected Stories of Henry Lawson 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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