How Long to Read The Altar of the Dead

By Henry James

How Long Does it Take to Read The Altar of the Dead?

It takes the average reader and 40 minutes to read The Altar of the Dead by Henry James

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

Description

Short story by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality. The Altar of the Dead, first published in James' collection Terminations in 1895 after the story failed of magazine publication, is a fable of literally life and death significance.

How long is The Altar of the Dead?

The Altar of the Dead by Henry James is 40 pages long, and a total of 10,000 words.

This makes it 13% the length of the average book. It also has 12% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Altar of the Dead Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 54 minutes to read The Altar of the Dead aloud.

What Reading Level is The Altar of the Dead?

The Altar of the Dead is suitable for students ages 8 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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