How Long to Read The Elements of Style

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elements of Style?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 10 minutes to read The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.

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

Description

First published in 1918, William Strunk Jr.'s The Elements of Style is a guide to writing in American English. The boolk outlines eight "elementary rules of usage", ten "elementary principles of composition", "a few matters of form", a list of 49 "words and expressions commonly misused", and a list of 57 "words often misspelled". A later edition, enhanced by E B White, was named by Time magazine in 2011 as one of the 100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923.

How long is The Elements of Style?

The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. is 70 pages long, and a total of 17,500 words.

This makes it 24% the length of the average book. It also has 21% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elements of Style Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 35 minutes to read The Elements of Style aloud.

What Reading Level is The Elements of Style?

The Elements of Style is suitable for students ages 8 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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