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 2 hours and 40 minutes to read The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

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

Description

Ernest Hemingway’s most beloved and popular novel ever, with millions of copies sold—now featuring early drafts and supplementary material as well as a personal foreword by the only living son of the author, Patrick Hemingway, and an introduction by the author’s grandson Seán Hemingway. The last novel Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the enduring works of American fiction. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal: a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Using...

How long is The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway 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 Old Man and the Sea Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 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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