How Long to Read The Gift of the Magi

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gift of the Magi?

It takes the average reader and 32 minutes to read The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

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

Description

First published in 1905, O. Henry’s masterpiece, The Gift of the Magi, is a moving short story that highlights the plight of the poor at Christmastime. Desperately in love but destitute, Della and Jim try to find ways to drum up the cash for presents for one another, but in the end find they have sacrificed too much along the way. An ode to love and a warning against the consequences of capitalism, The Gift of the Magi has stood the test of time and has sadly never been more relevant. Part of Renard’s successful Christmas Card Classics series, 25% of the RRP of each book sold goes to the Three Peas, a small charity supporting refugees.

How long is The Gift of the Magi?

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry is 32 pages long, and a total of 8,064 words.

This makes it 11% the length of the average book. It also has 10% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gift of the Magi Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 44 minutes to read The Gift of the Magi aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gift of the Magi?

The Gift of the Magi 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.

Where Can I Buy The Gift of the Magi?

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