How Long to Read "To be an Author"

How Long Does it Take to Read "To be an Author"?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read "To be an Author" by Charles Waddell Chesnutt

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

Description

Long eclipsed by the writers who later rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, Charles W. Chesnutt (1858-1932) has received a steadily increasing amount of attention since the 1960s. In what he termed the "Post-Bellum-Pre-Harlem" phase of African-American cultural history, this pioneer in the world of black letters vied with Paul Laurence Dunbar for the honor of being the first to "evince innate distinction in literature." The major establishment critic of his day, William Dean Howells, recognized Dunbar's poetry thus in 1896. But it was Chesnutt who won Howells's praise for prose...

How long is "To be an Author"?

"To be an Author" by Charles Waddell Chesnutt is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read "To be an Author" Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read "To be an Author" aloud.

What Reading Level is "To be an Author"?

"To be an Author" 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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