How Long to Read The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 17 minutes to read The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions by Charles Dickens

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

Description

It is widely known that Charles Dickens gave public readings of his works, and that those readings were enormously popular. Far less well known are the stories themselves; these were not, as is the modern fashion, taken verbatim from the published novels. Instead, Dickens trimmed, reworded, and re-shaped material from the novels to create stories that would be self-contained artistic entities. These concise “performance fictions,” shaped in every way to be accessible to a broad audience, are in many ways an ideal introduction to Dickens’s work for the modern reader. Four of the most successful of these short works have been selected for this volume, including “The Story of Little Dombey” (perhaps the most emotionally affecting of all the readings, and described by Dickens as his “greatest triumph everywhere”) and the violent and suspenseful “Sikes and Nancy” (Dickens’s overpowering performances of which were said to have contributed to his death). Provided in the contextual materials is a selection of reviews and contemporary descriptions that comment on Dickens’s manner of performance and audience reception. A brief excerpt from Dombey and Son is also included, illustrating the extensive revision process that led to “The Story of Little Dombey.”

How long is The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions?

The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions by Charles Dickens is 135 pages long, and a total of 34,425 words.

This makes it 46% the length of the average book. It also has 42% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 8 minutes to read The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions?

The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions 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.

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