How Long to Read The Dark Day and Other Tales

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dark Day and Other Tales?

It takes the average reader 2 hours to read The Dark Day and Other Tales by William Carleton

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

Description

William Carleton was an Irish novelist, and one of fourteen children of a tenant farmer. Carleton's early life resembled what he later described in his books. His father had an extraordinary memory and a thorough acquaintance with Irish folklore, which Carleton drew upon in later works such as "Traits and Stories of Irish Peasantry." He became regarded as one of the great Irish novelists, and a master chronicler of the lives and character on the Irish people. "The Dark Day" is a collection of Carelton's stories, including the title piece, "Lha Dhu" (subtitled "The Dark Day") In the tale, a marriage divides a family and leads to tragedy. "Ellen Duncan" deals with crushing poverty and a man condemned by mistake. "The Proctor's Daughter" shows the change that can be wrought by a simply act of kindness, and "The Dead Boxer" has "Strong Handed O'Rorke" tangling with old Nell McCollum, who blames his family for her ills, and schemes against him. Careleton's stories are the trials of common people, told in their own words, full of the sense of time and place that marked his stories.

How long is The Dark Day and Other Tales?

The Dark Day and Other Tales by William Carleton 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 Dark Day and Other Tales Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 43 minutes to read The Dark Day and Other Tales aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dark Day and Other Tales?

The Dark Day and Other Tales 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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