How Long to Read The Decameron

How Long Does it Take to Read The Decameron?

It takes the average reader 18 hours to read The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

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

Description

In the summer of 1348, as the Black Death ravages their city, ten young Florentines take refuge in the countryside. They amuse themselves by each telling a story a day for the ten days they are destined to remain there - a hundred stories of love, adventure and surprising twists of fate. Less preoccupied with abstract concepts of morality or religion than earthly values, the tales range from the bawdy Peronella hiding her lover in a tub to Ser Cepperallo, who, despite his unholy effrontery, becomes a Saint. The result is a towering monument of European literature and a masterpiece of...

How long is The Decameron?

The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio is 1,072 pages long, and a total of 270,144 words.

This makes it 362% the length of the average book. It also has 330% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Decameron Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 24 hours and 36 minutes to read The Decameron aloud.

What Reading Level is The Decameron?

The Decameron 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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