How Long to Read The Gold-Bug

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gold-Bug?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 1 minute to read The Gold-Bug by Edgar Allan Poe

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

Description

Set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant Jupiter fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand's friend, an unnamed narrator who agrees to visit his old friend. Legrand pulls the other two into an adventure after deciphering a secret message that will lead to a buried treasure.

How long is The Gold-Bug?

The Gold-Bug by Edgar Allan Poe is 59 pages long, and a total of 15,281 words.

This makes it 20% the length of the average book. It also has 19% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gold-Bug Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 23 minutes to read The Gold-Bug aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gold-Bug?

The Gold-Bug 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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