How Long to Read The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia

By Samuel Johnson

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 5 minutes to read The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia by Samuel Johnson

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

Description

Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, leaves the easy life of the Happy Valley, accompanied by his sister Nekayah, her attendant Pekuah, and the much-travelled philosopher Imlac. Their journey takes them to Egypt, where they study the various conditions of men's lives, before returning home in a 'conclusion in which nothing is concluded'. Johnson's tale is not only a satire on optimism, but also an expression of truth about the human mind and its infinite capacity for hope.

How long is The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia?

The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia by Samuel Johnson is 243 pages long, and a total of 61,479 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 35 minutes to read The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia?

The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia 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.

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