How Long to Read The Life of the Bee

How Long Does it Take to Read The Life of the Bee?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 44 minutes to read The Life of the Bee by Maurice Maeterlinck

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

Description

In an exuberantly poetic work that is less about bees and more about life, Maurice Maeterlinck expresses his philosophy of the human condition. The renowned Belgian poet and dramatist offers brilliant proof in this, his most popular work, that "no living creature, not even man, has achieved in the center of his sphere, what the bee has achieved." From their amazingly intricate feats of architecture to their intrinsic sense of self-sacrifice, Maeterlinck takes a "bee's-eye view" of the most orderly society on Earth. An enthusiastic and expert beekeeper, Maeterlinck did not intend to write a...

How long is The Life of the Bee?

The Life of the Bee by Maurice Maeterlinck is 163 pages long, and a total of 41,239 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Life of the Bee Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 45 minutes to read The Life of the Bee aloud.

What Reading Level is The Life of the Bee?

The Life of the Bee 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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