It takes the average reader 9 hours and 29 minutes to read The Life of Charles Dickens, Volume I by John Forster
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"...Dickens was moved or inspired by the rough lessons of his boyhood, and the groundwork of the character was undoubtedly laid; but the rhetorical exuberance impressed itself upon him later, and from this as it expanded and developed in a thousand amusing ways, the full-length figure took its great charm." -John Forster, The Life of Charles Dickens, Volume I (1872) The Life of Charles Dickens, Volume I (1872) focuses on the English author's life from 1812-1842. Written by Dickens' close friend and advisor John Forster, the biography provides intimate details on the development of some of the greatest fictional characters in literary history, such as David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby, and Oliver Twist, as well as insights into Dickens' personal life. This biography of the classic novelist is a must-read for fans of Dickens' characters and stories, English literature, and 18th century history.
The Life of Charles Dickens, Volume I by John Forster is 556 pages long, and a total of 142,336 words.
This makes it 188% the length of the average book. It also has 174% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 57 minutes to read The Life of Charles Dickens, Volume I aloud.
The Life of Charles Dickens, Volume I is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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