How Long to Read The Essential Holmes

How Long Does it Take to Read The Essential Holmes?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Essential Holmes by Oliver Wendell Holmes

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

Description

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., has been called the greatest jurist and legal scholar in the history of the English-speaking world. In this collection of his speeches, opinions, and letters, Richard Posner reveals the fullness of Holmes' achievements as judge, historian, philosopher, and master of English style. Thematically arranged, the volume covers a rich variety of subjects from aging and death to themes in politics, personalities, and law. Posner's substantial introduction firmly places this wealth of material in its proper biographical and historical context. "A first-rate prose stylist,...

How long is The Essential Holmes?

The Essential Holmes by Oliver Wendell Holmes is 342 pages long, and a total of 86,184 words.

This makes it 115% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Essential Holmes Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read The Essential Holmes aloud.

What Reading Level is The Essential Holmes?

The Essential Holmes 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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