How Long to Read The House of Mirth

How Long Does it Take to Read The House of Mirth?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 52 minutes to read The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

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

Description

First published in 1905, THE HOUSE OF MIRTH shocked the New York society it so deftly chronicles, portraying the moral, social and economic restraints on a woman who dared to claim the privileges of marriage without assuming the responsibilities. Lily Bart, beautiful, witty and sophisticated, is accepted by 'old money' and courted by the growing tribe of nouveaux riches. But as she nears thirty, her foothold becomes precarious; a poor girl with expensive tastes, she needs a husband to preserve her social standing and to maintain her in the luxury she has come to expect. Whilst many have...

How long is The House of Mirth?

The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton is 351 pages long, and a total of 88,101 words.

This makes it 118% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The House of Mirth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 1 minute to read The House of Mirth aloud.

What Reading Level is The House of Mirth?

The House of Mirth 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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