How Long to Read The Complete Clayhanger Family Novels

How Long Does it Take to Read The Complete Clayhanger Family Novels?

It takes the average reader 31 hours and 34 minutes to read The Complete Clayhanger Family Novels by Arnold Bennett

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

Description

This edition presents a series of novels by Arnold Bennett, published between 1910 and 1918. Though the series is commonly referred to as a "trilogy", it actually consists of four books; the first three novels were released in one single volume as The Clayhanger Family in 1925. The books are set in Bennett's usual setting of "the 5 Towns", a thinly-disguised version of the six towns of "the Potteries" which amalgamated (at the time of which Bennett was writing) into the borough of Stoke-on-Trent. Buildings described in the novels are still identifiable in Burslem. The novels are a coming-of-age story set in the Midlands of Victorian England, following Edwin Clayhanger as he leaves school, takes over the family business, and falls in love. The second book was Hilda Lessways, which paralleled Edwin Clayhanger's story from the point of view of his eventual wife, Hilda. These Twain, the third in the Clayhanger series, chronicles the married life of Edwin and Hilda. Edwin, now released from the controlling influence of his father, finds himself free to run his business and his life, a freedom that is diminished by his wife's caprices. The fourth book, ''The Roll-Call'', concerns the young life of Clayhanger's stepson, George. George Edwin Cannon - he soon drops the surname Clayhanger, given to him upon his mother's marriage - is an architect, and represents what his stepfather Edwin Clayhanger wished to become. The characters of Edwin and Hilda are not developed further in this book: Edwin - now elevated to Alderman - appears only briefly. The central character displays an unattractive arrogance because of the wealth behind him.

How long is The Complete Clayhanger Family Novels?

The Complete Clayhanger Family Novels by Arnold Bennett is 1,829 pages long, and a total of 473,711 words.

This makes it 617% the length of the average book. It also has 579% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Complete Clayhanger Family Novels Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 43 hours and 8 minutes to read The Complete Clayhanger Family Novels aloud.

What Reading Level is The Complete Clayhanger Family Novels?

The Complete Clayhanger Family Novels 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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