How Long to Read The Short Story

How Long Does it Take to Read The Short Story?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 34 minutes to read The Short Story by Charles May

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

Description

The short story is one of the most difficult types of prose to write and one of the most pleasurable to read. From Boccaccio's Decameron to The Collected Stories of Reynolds Price, Charles May gives us an understanding of the history and structure of this demanding form of fiction. Beginning with a general history of the genre, he moves on to focus on the nineteenth-century when the modern short story began to come into focus. From there he moves on to later nineteenth-century realism and early twentieth-century formalism and finally to the modern renaissance of the form that shows no signs of abating. A chronology of significant events, works and figures from the genre's history, notes and references and an extensive bibliographic essay with recommended reading round out the volume.

How long is The Short Story?

The Short Story by Charles May is 149 pages long, and a total of 38,591 words.

This makes it 50% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Short Story Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 30 minutes to read The Short Story aloud.

What Reading Level is The Short Story?

The Short Story 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.

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