How Long to Read Thalaba, the Destroyer

By Robert Southey

How Long Does it Take to Read Thalaba, the Destroyer?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 40 minutes to read Thalaba, the Destroyer by Robert Southey

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

Description

Robert Southey (1774-1843) was an English poet of the Romantic school, one of the "Lake Poets," and Poet Laureate for 30 years from 1813 to his death in 1843.Thalaba the Destroyer is an epic poem divided into twelve "books" with irregular stanza structures and unrhymed lines of poetry. The story describes how Thalaba, a child who comes into possession of a powerful magical ring, defeats the sorcerers who slaughtered his family.

How long is Thalaba, the Destroyer?

Thalaba, the Destroyer by Robert Southey is 460 pages long, and a total of 115,000 words.

This makes it 155% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Thalaba, the Destroyer Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 28 minutes to read Thalaba, the Destroyer aloud.

What Reading Level is Thalaba, the Destroyer?

Thalaba, the Destroyer 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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