How Long to Read The Murders in the Rue Morgue

How Long Does it Take to Read The Murders in the Rue Morgue?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe

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

Description

Edited and with an Introduction by Matthew Pearl Includes “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” “The Mystery of Marie Rogêt,” and “The Purloined Letter” Between 1841 and 1844, Edgar Allan Poe invented the genre of detective fiction with three mesmerizing stories of a young French eccentric named C. Auguste Dupin. Introducing to literature the concept of applying reason to solving crime, these tales brought Poe fame and fortune. Years later, Dorothy Sayers would describe “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” as “almost a complete manual of detective theory and practice.” Indeed, Poe’s short mysteries...

How long is The Murders in the Rue Morgue?

The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Murders in the Rue Morgue Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read The Murders in the Rue Morgue aloud.

What Reading Level is The Murders in the Rue Morgue?

The Murders in the Rue Morgue 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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