How Long to Read The Terrible Old Man

How Long Does it Take to Read The Terrible Old Man?

It takes the average reader and 8 minutes to read The Terrible Old Man by H. P. Lovecraft

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

Description

He talks to bottles, collects strange stones and only "few know his real name". If the title of the short story is not enough, these facts about 'The Terrible Old Man' make it clear that he is not really approachable. But he is rumoured to have made a fortune while captaining East India Company clipper ships. Three robbers decide to ignore the unsettling aspects and head to his house to turn it over. Two of them go inside, with the third man waiting in the getaway car. Suddenly, the driver hears horrendous screaming coming from the house and the old man opens the gate, "smiling hideously". The getaway man goes to investigate and comes face-to-face with blood-soaked terror beyond his darkest nightmares. This short story is perfect for those already familiar with the writings of H. P. Lovecraft, or those simply looking for a quick scare. Howard Phillips (H.P.) Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author famed for his horror and fantasy fiction. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up the lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best-known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

How long is The Terrible Old Man?

The Terrible Old Man by H. P. Lovecraft is 8 pages long, and a total of 2,064 words.

This makes it 3% the length of the average book. It also has 3% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Terrible Old Man Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 11 minutes to read The Terrible Old Man aloud.

What Reading Level is The Terrible Old Man?

The Terrible Old Man is suitable for students ages 6 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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