How Long to Read The Purple Land

How Long Does it Take to Read The Purple Land?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read The Purple Land by W. H. Hudson

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

Description

The Purple Land is a novel set in 19th-century Uruguay by William Henry Hudson, first published in 1885 under the title The Purple Land that England Lost. Initially a commercial and critical failure, it was reissued in 1904 with the full title The Purple Land, Being One Richard Lamb's Adventures in the Banda Orientál, in South America, as told by Himself. Towards the end of the novel, the narrator explains the title, "I will call my book The Purple Land. For what more suitable name can one find for a country so stained with the blood of her children?"

How long is The Purple Land?

The Purple Land by W. H. Hudson is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Purple Land Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read The Purple Land aloud.

What Reading Level is The Purple Land?

The Purple Land 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Purple Land?

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