It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read The Virgin of the Railway and Other Stories by Calders, Pere
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
A first opportunity for English readers to sample some of the best short stories by the contemporary Catalan writer, Pere Calders. His award-winning fiction, the fruit of more than fifty years of intense literary creativity, are well-represented in this volume. Calders' 'magic realist' vision, his playful depiction of man's struggles for survival in a 20th century urban environment and his humorous tales of 'science' and the supernatural, will appeal to young and old alike. Spanish text with facing-page translation, introduction and foreword by Geoffrey Pridham.
The Virgin of the Railway and Other Stories by Calders, Pere is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.
This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read The Virgin of the Railway and Other Stories aloud.
The Virgin of the Railway and Other Stories 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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