How Long to Read The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

By James Weldon Johnson

How Long Does it Take to Read The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man?

It takes the average reader 2 hours to read The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

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

Description

A gifted musician's decision to navigate society as a white man causes an internal debate about anti-blackness and the explicit nature of intent versus impact. James Weldon Johnson presents a distinct conflict driven by a person's desires and overwhelming fear. The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man follows the story of an unnamed narrator and his unique experience as a fair-skinned Black person. As a child, he is initially unaware of his race, but his mother soon clarifies their family's ancestry. The young man's ability to pass for white allows him to negate the harsh and discriminatory...

How long is The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man?

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson is 120 pages long, and a total of 30,000 words.

This makes it 40% the length of the average book. It also has 37% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 43 minutes to read The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man aloud.

What Reading Level is The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man?

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man 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.

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