How Long to Read The Little Prince

How Long Does it Take to Read The Little Prince?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 50 minutes to read The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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

Description

The Little Prince is a work in French language, the most famous by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Published in 1943 in New York simultaneously in English and French, it’s a poetic and philosophical tale in the guise of a children's story. It has simple and uncluttered language, because it is intended to be understood by children, and, in fact, for the narrator, it is the preferred vehicle of a symbolic conception of life. Each chapter talks about a meeting of the little prince who leaves him perplexed about the absurd behavior of grown-ups. Each of these meetings can be read as an allegory. The...

How long is The Little Prince?

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is 290 pages long, and a total of 72,500 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Little Prince Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 36 minutes to read The Little Prince aloud.

What Reading Level is The Little Prince?

The Little Prince 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.

Where Can I Buy The Little Prince?

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