How Long to Read The Unknown Masterpiece

How Long Does it Take to Read The Unknown Masterpiece?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read The Unknown Masterpiece by Honore de Balzac

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

Description

A New York Review Books Original One of Honoré de Balzac's most celebrated tales, "The Unknown Masterpiece" is the story of a painter who, depending on one's perspective, is either an abject failure or a transcendental genius—or both. The story, which has served as an inspiration to artists as various as Cézanne, Henry James, Picasso, and New Wave director Jacques Rivette, is, in critic Dore Ashton's words, a "fable of modern art." Published here in a new translation by poet Richard Howard, "The Unknown Masterpiece" appears, as Balzac intended, with "Gambara," a grotesque and tragic novella...

How long is The Unknown Masterpiece?

The Unknown Masterpiece by Honore de Balzac is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Unknown Masterpiece Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read The Unknown Masterpiece aloud.

What Reading Level is The Unknown Masterpiece?

The Unknown Masterpiece 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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