How Long to Read Stella Dallas

How Long Does it Take to Read Stella Dallas?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read Stella Dallas by Olive Higgins Prouty

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

Description

This pulp classic of motherhood and money introduced the immortal character portrayed on film by Barbara Stanwyck and Bette Midler—“a feminist gem” (Michael Bronski). An ambitious woman from working-class roots, Stella sets her sights on marrying rich—and hits a bullseye. But her unshakable crudeness becomes too much for her husband. When he leaves her, she keeps their daughter Laurel. And now Stella sets her sights one again—this time, on giving her daughter the life she could never achieve for herself. Originally published in 1923, this epic tale inspired the first radio soap opera, a Broadway play, and multiple films, including the Oscar-nominated 1937 movie starring Barbara Stanwyck and the 1990 movie Stella starring Bette Midler. Stella Dallas is a razor-sharp critique of our societal obsession with the judgment of mothers, offering cultural commentary that is still shockingly relevant nearly one hundred years after its initial publication.

How long is Stella Dallas?

Stella Dallas by Olive Higgins Prouty is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Stella Dallas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Stella Dallas aloud.

What Reading Level is Stella Dallas?

Stella Dallas 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.

Where Can I Buy Stella Dallas?

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