How Long to Read The Anatomy of Melancholy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Anatomy of Melancholy?

It takes the average reader 24 hours and 6 minutes to read The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton

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

Description

One of the major documents of modern European civilization, Robert Burton's astounding compendium, a survey of melancholy in all its myriad forms, has invited nothing but superlatives since its publication in the seventeenth century. Lewellyn Powys called it "the greatest work of prose of the greatest period of English prose-writing," while the celebrated surgeon William Osler declared it the greatest of medical treatises. And Dr. Johnson, Boswell reports, said it was the only book that he rose early in the morning to read with pleasure. In this surprisingly compact and elegant new edition,...

How long is The Anatomy of Melancholy?

The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton is 1,424 pages long, and a total of 361,696 words.

This makes it 481% the length of the average book. It also has 442% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Anatomy of Melancholy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 32 hours and 56 minutes to read The Anatomy of Melancholy aloud.

What Reading Level is The Anatomy of Melancholy?

The Anatomy of Melancholy 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.

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