How Long to Read The Duke's Man

How Long Does it Take to Read The Duke's Man?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 49 minutes to read The Duke's Man by David R. Slavitt

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

Description

Historical fiction has long ranked somewhere just above romance novels and mysteries in the great chain of literary respectability, yet as David Slavitt points out in his humorous yet loving send-up of the genre, riches might be found in the most unlikely sources. The Duke’s Man is, in a way, old and new—a condensation and commentary and a literary mash-up. The eponymous character is Louis de Clermont, Comte de Bussy d’Amboise, a gentleman of the court of King Henri III of France, and the hero of Dumas’ three-volume historical novel La Dame de Monsoreau (1846). Dumas’ novel serves here as...

How long is The Duke's Man?

The Duke's Man by David R. Slavitt is 166 pages long, and a total of 42,496 words.

This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Duke's Man Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 52 minutes to read The Duke's Man aloud.

What Reading Level is The Duke's Man?

The Duke's 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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