How Long to Read The Oblong Box

How Long Does it Take to Read The Oblong Box?

It takes the average reader and 22 minutes to read The Oblong Box by Edgar Allan Poe

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

Description

After setting sail on from South Carolina aboard the ship “Independence”, the unnamed narrator is informed that an old college friend—Cornelius Wyatt—is also aboard with his wife, two sisters, and a large, mysterious box. One night the narrator witnesses Wyatt’s hideous wife leaving the room, and hears his old friend open the box and begin to weep. A powerful and chilling tale by the master of the short story form, “Independence” is highly recommended for fans of horror and mystery fiction. Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his...

How long is The Oblong Box?

The Oblong Box by Edgar Allan Poe is 22 pages long, and a total of 5,544 words.

This makes it 7% the length of the average book. It also has 7% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Oblong Box Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 30 minutes to read The Oblong Box aloud.

What Reading Level is The Oblong Box?

The Oblong Box is suitable for students ages 8 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 Oblong Box?

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