How Long to Read The Horla

How Long Does it Take to Read The Horla?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 51 minutes to read The Horla by Guy de Maupassant

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

Description

Horla is the title of two fantastic horror stories by Guy de Maupassant and published between 1886 and 1887. The story is presented as an autobiographical diary in which the narrator speaks in the first person referring gradually the fears and difficulties that afflict him. The writer feels upon himself the presence of an invisible being, called the Horla that the protagonist, a wealthy man, unmarried, upper-class, perceives the presence for the first time while it is at sea on board a boat. Terrified, the Horla describes as a double that gradually sucks his entire life.

How long is The Horla?

The Horla by Guy de Maupassant is 108 pages long, and a total of 27,864 words.

This makes it 36% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Horla Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 32 minutes to read The Horla aloud.

What Reading Level is The Horla?

The Horla 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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