How Long to Read Tales of Beauty and Cruelty

How Long Does it Take to Read Tales of Beauty and Cruelty?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 21 minutes to read Tales of Beauty and Cruelty by Kate Petty

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

Description

2005 is the bicentenary of Hans Christian Andersen's birth. His stories have timeless themes - love, death, coming to terms with all that life offers. This collection of ten stories weaves those essential themes of beauty and cruelty into contemporary takes on life. "The Steadfast Tin Solder" becomes "The Flames of Love", "The Ugly Duckling" is retold as "Swan" and "The Emperor's New Clothes", retold as "The King of Cool", has new relevance as the story of a boy obsessed with branded clothing. All are memorable for the shock value of many of Andersen's most painful images: the shards of a broken mirror; the piercing of a broken heart. "The Swineherd" ("Princess), "The Snow Queen" ("The Shattered Mirror"), "The Wild Swans"("The Wild Swanns"), "The Princess and the Pea" ("Mother Knows Best"), "The Little Match Girl" ("A Little Flame"), "The Ugly Duckling" ("Swan) and "The Little Mermaid" ("Coming Up for Air") are all also recast for the 21st century.

How long is Tales of Beauty and Cruelty?

Tales of Beauty and Cruelty by Kate Petty is 81 pages long, and a total of 20,331 words.

This makes it 27% the length of the average book. It also has 25% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tales of Beauty and Cruelty Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 51 minutes to read Tales of Beauty and Cruelty aloud.

What Reading Level is Tales of Beauty and Cruelty?

Tales of Beauty and Cruelty 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Tales of Beauty and Cruelty?

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