How Long to Read Vera; or, The Nihilists

How Long Does it Take to Read Vera; or, The Nihilists?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 13 minutes to read Vera; or, The Nihilists by Oscar Wilde

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

Description

While Wilde might be better known for acidic and satirical comedies, such as ‘The Importance of being Earnest,’ and ‘Lay Windemere’s Fan,’ his first outing as a playwright was in the realms of tragedy. Set in Russia, ‘Vera; or, The Nihilists’ follows the eponymous Vera on her journey from barmaid, to joining terrorist group, ‘The Nihilists,’ and becoming their top assassin. Inspired by real-life events, Wilde’s play explores the idea that full commitment to an ideology can dehumanise almost anyone. While considered a tragedy, and with more than a whiff of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ about it, ‘Vera; or, The Nihilists’ is peppered with the playwright’s trademark wit and caustic cynicism. A superb read for those who enjoyed the TV-Series 'Killing Eve' starring Jodie Comer and want to see how it all began for one of the 19th Century’s most famous – and infamous - writers. Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry.

How long is Vera; or, The Nihilists?

Vera; or, The Nihilists by Oscar Wilde is 73 pages long, and a total of 18,469 words.

This makes it 25% the length of the average book. It also has 23% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Vera; or, The Nihilists Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 40 minutes to read Vera; or, The Nihilists aloud.

What Reading Level is Vera; or, The Nihilists?

Vera; or, The Nihilists is suitable for students ages 8 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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