How Long to Read The World in a Phrase

How Long Does it Take to Read The World in a Phrase?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The World in a Phrase by James Geary

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

Description

For lovers of words and seekers of wisdom, a lively history of aphorisms—the shortest and oldest written art form—and the intriguing people who have penned them, from the Buddha to Emily Dickinson. Starting with the ancient Chinese and ending with contemporary Europeans and Americans, The World in a Phrase tells the story of the aphorism through spirited and amusing biographies of some of its greatest practitioners: Americans like Ambrose Bierce, Emily Dickinson, and Mark Twain and Dorothy Parker; great French aphorists like Montaigne, La Rochefoucauld, and Chamfort; philosophers like...

How long is The World in a Phrase?

The World in a Phrase by James Geary is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The World in a Phrase Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The World in a Phrase aloud.

What Reading Level is The World in a Phrase?

The World in a Phrase 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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