It takes the average reader and 41 minutes to read The Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Edward Lear (1812 - 1888) was an English writer of nonsense, the most famous piece of which is The Owl and the Pussycat. He is also credited with popularizing the limerick, though there was some speculation as to whether his patron, the Earl of Derby, simply used Lear as a pseudonym for his own writings. Lear was also a successful illustrator and even spent some time tutoring Queen Victoria in drawing before his improper behaviour had him thrown out of court.
The Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear is 41 pages long, and a total of 10,291 words.
This makes it 14% the length of the average book. It also has 13% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 56 minutes to read The Book of Nonsense aloud.
The Book of Nonsense is suitable for students ages 8 and up.
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