How Long to Read The Victorian Governess

How Long Does it Take to Read The Victorian Governess?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read The Victorian Governess by Kathryn Hughes

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

Description

The figure of the governess is very familiar from nineteenth-century literature. Much less is known about the governess in reality. This book is the first rounded exploration of what the life of the home schoolroom was actually like. Drawing on original diaries and a variety of previously undiscovered sources, Kathryn Hughes describes why the period 1840-80 was the classic age of governesses. She examines their numbers, recruitment, teaching methods, social position and prospects. The governess provides a key to the central Victorian concept of the lady. Her education consisted of a series of...

How long is The Victorian Governess?

The Victorian Governess by Kathryn Hughes is 278 pages long, and a total of 71,724 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Victorian Governess Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read The Victorian Governess aloud.

What Reading Level is The Victorian Governess?

The Victorian Governess is suitable for students ages 12 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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