How Long to Read The Lesson of the Master

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lesson of the Master?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read The Lesson of the Master by Henry James

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

Description

"You know as well as you sit there that you'd put a pistol-ball into your brain if you had written my books!" Exemplifying Henry James's famous belief that "Art makes life," The Lesson of the Master is a piercing study of the life that art makes. When the tale's protagonist—a gifted young writer—meets and befriends a famous author he has long idolized, he is both repelled by and attracted to the artist's great secret: the emotional costs of a life dedicated to art. With extraordinary psychological insight and devastating wit, the novella asks the question of whether art is, ultimately,...

How long is The Lesson of the Master?

The Lesson of the Master by Henry James is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lesson of the Master Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read The Lesson of the Master aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lesson of the Master?

The Lesson of the Master 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.

Where Can I Buy The Lesson of the Master?

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