How Long to Read The Old Man and the Sea

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

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 55 minutes to read The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

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

Description

Set in the Gulf Stream off the toast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the story of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish. In a perfectly crafted story, which won for Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature, is a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and grief of man's challenge to the elements in which he lives.

How long is The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is 114 pages long, and a total of 28,956 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 35% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 38 minutes to read The Old Man and the Sea aloud.

What Reading Level is The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea 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 Sea?

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