How Long to Read The Holy Terrors (Les Enfants Terribles)

How Long Does it Take to Read The Holy Terrors (Les Enfants Terribles)?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read The Holy Terrors (Les Enfants Terribles) by Jean Cocteau

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

Description

Cocteau's novel Les Enfants Terribles, which was first published in 1929, holds an undisputed place among the classics of modern fiction. Written in a French style that long defied successful translation—Cocteau was always a poet no matter what we was writing—the book came into its own for English-language readers in 1955 when this translation was completed by Rosamund Lehmann. It is a masterpiece of the art of translation of which the Times Literary Supplement said: "It has the rare merit of reading as though it were an English original." Lehrmann was able to capture the essence of Cocteau's...

How long is The Holy Terrors (Les Enfants Terribles)?

The Holy Terrors (Les Enfants Terribles) by Jean Cocteau is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Holy Terrors (Les Enfants Terribles) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read The Holy Terrors (Les Enfants Terribles) aloud.

What Reading Level is The Holy Terrors (Les Enfants Terribles)?

The Holy Terrors (Les Enfants Terribles) is suitable for students ages 10 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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