How Long to Read The Gilded Bat

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gilded Bat?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 12 minutes to read The Gilded Bat by Edward Gorey

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

Description

With his typically dark, droll humor, Edward Gorey presents the transformation of Maudie Splaytoe, a girl prone to staring at dead birds, into Mirella Splatova, a chic and mysterious prima ballerina. This woeful tale chronicles an ascent to the peak of fame, followed by an unexpected and dreadful demise. Gorey's exquisitely crafted illustrations of magical ballets, elegant drawing rooms, and stark apartments set the stage for this melodrama starring a slightly peculiar heroine. Faithfully re-released in this superb new edition, The Gilded Bat is one of the hundred or so eerily fanciful illustrated tales created by Edward Gorey (1925-2000) to the delight of his adoring fans. Gorey was also a playwright, an award-winning set and costume designer, and the creator of the animated introductions to the PBS series Mystery!

How long is The Gilded Bat?

The Gilded Bat by Edward Gorey is 72 pages long, and a total of 18,144 words.

This makes it 24% the length of the average book. It also has 22% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gilded Bat Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 39 minutes to read The Gilded Bat aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gilded Bat?

The Gilded Bat 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 Gilded Bat?

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