How Long to Read The Skin of Our Teeth

How Long Does it Take to Read The Skin of Our Teeth?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder

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

Description

A timeless statement about human foibles . . . and human endurance, this beautiful new edition features Wilder's unpublished production notes, diary entries, and other illuminating documentary material, all of which is included in a new Afterword by Tappan Wilder. Time magazine called The Skin of Our Teeth "a sort of Hellzapoppin' with brains," as it broke from established theatrical conventions and walked off with the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Best Drama. Combining farce, burlesque, and satire (among other styles), Thornton Wilder departs from his studied use of nostalgia and sentiment in Our...

How long is The Skin of Our Teeth?

The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Skin of Our Teeth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read The Skin of Our Teeth aloud.

What Reading Level is The Skin of Our Teeth?

The Skin of Our Teeth 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 Skin of Our Teeth?

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