How Long to Read The Trip of Le Horla

How Long Does it Take to Read The Trip of Le Horla?

It takes the average reader and 17 minutes to read The Trip of Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant

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

Description

Have you ever experienced a hot air balloon ride? This short story describes a trip from Paris to Belgium taken by the popular French author Guy de Maupassant. Describing in detail every sight and sound, he takes readers on a balloon ride like no other. The three crew members and three passengers watch the sunset and moonrise and experience the threat of a looming storm. Views of Paris and the beautiful French and Belgian countryside below are also eloquently brought to life. 'The Trip of Le Horla' (1887) is perfect for fans of his short stories and readers of 19th-century travel books. Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a famous French writer, best known as one of the finest practitioners of the short story. Master of style and dramatic narrative, Maupassant’s stories are mainly interested in the relationships between men and women, often found at the crossroads of life. One of his greatest influences was Gustave Flaubert, who introduced him to some of the central names of the time, such as Émile Zola, Henry James, and Ivan Turgenev. Some of his best-known works include the novels "Bel Ami" and "Une Vie", more than 300 short stories, travel books, and even an attempt at poetry. ‘Bel Ami’ was made into a film in 2012, starring Uma Thurman, Robert Pattinson, and Kristin Scott Thomas.

How long is The Trip of Le Horla?

The Trip of Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant is 17 pages long, and a total of 4,369 words.

This makes it 6% the length of the average book. It also has 5% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Trip of Le Horla Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 23 minutes to read The Trip of Le Horla aloud.

What Reading Level is The Trip of Le Horla?

The Trip of Le Horla 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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