How Long to Read The Old Man and the Medal

How Long Does it Take to Read The Old Man and the Medal?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 51 minutes to read The Old Man and the Medal by Ferdinand Oyono

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

Description

Writing in French in the 1950s, Ferdinand Léopold Oyono (1929–2010) had only a brief literary career, but his anticolonialist novels are considered classics of twentieth-century African literature. Like Oyono’s Houseboy, also available from Waveland Press, this novel fiercely satirizes the false pretenses of European colonial rule in Africa. Meka, a village elder, has always been loyal to the white man. It is with pride that he first hears he is to receive a medal. While waiting for the ceremony, however, Meka’s pride gives way to skepticism. At the same time, his wife has realized that the...

How long is The Old Man and the Medal?

The Old Man and the Medal by Ferdinand Oyono is 167 pages long, and a total of 42,919 words.

This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Old Man and the Medal Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 54 minutes to read The Old Man and the Medal aloud.

What Reading Level is The Old Man and the Medal?

The Old Man and the Medal 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.

Where Can I Buy The Old Man and the Medal?

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