How Long to Read The Portrait of a Lady

By Henry James

How Long Does it Take to Read The Portrait of a Lady?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 11 minutes to read The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

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

Description

When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American is brought to Europe by her wealthy aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to enjoy the freedom that her fortune has opened up and to determine her own fate, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. It is only when she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the cultivated but worthless Gilbert Osmond that she discovers that wealth is a two-edged sword and that there is a price to be paid for independence. With its subtle delineation of American characters in a European setting, Portrait of a Lady...

How long is The Portrait of a Lady?

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James is 656 pages long, and a total of 167,936 words.

This makes it 221% the length of the average book. It also has 205% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Portrait of a Lady Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 17 minutes to read The Portrait of a Lady aloud.

What Reading Level is The Portrait of a Lady?

The Portrait of a Lady is suitable for students ages 12 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.

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