How Long to Read The Scarlet Letter

How Long Does it Take to Read The Scarlet Letter?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 40 minutes to read The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne

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

Description

Strikingly modern themes of passion, sin, and guilt pervade the story of Hester Prynne. Believing herself a widow, Hester has an illicit affair with a well-respected member of her Puritan New England community. Though she bears his child, and vilification and punishment from her neighbors as a result, Hester will not reveal the man's name.

How long is The Scarlet Letter?

The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne is 340 pages long, and a total of 85,000 words.

This makes it 115% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Scarlet Letter Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 44 minutes to read The Scarlet Letter aloud.

What Reading Level is The Scarlet Letter?

The Scarlet Letter 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.

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