How Long to Read Voltaire's Correspondence

How Long Does it Take to Read Voltaire's Correspondence?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 40 minutes to read Voltaire's Correspondence by Nicholas Cronk

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

Description

Voltaire's correspondence has been described as his 'greatest masterpiece' – but if it is, it is also his least studied. One of the most prodigious correspondences in Western literature, it poses significant interpretative challenges to the critic and reader alike. Considered individually, the letters present a series of complex, subtle, and playful literary performances; taken together, they constitute a formidable, and even forbidding, ensemble. How can modern readers even attempt to understand such an imposing work? This Element addresses this question through the use of digital reading methods and resources that enhance our understanding of this complex literary object and its relationship to Voltaire's more canonical literary output, and indeed to the Enlightenment world at large. Nicholas Cronk and Glenn Roe provide scholars and students with new pathways into this particular corpus, using tools and approaches that can then be applied to correspondences and life-writing texts in all languages and periods.

How long is Voltaire's Correspondence?

Voltaire's Correspondence by Nicholas Cronk is 100 pages long, and a total of 25,000 words.

This makes it 34% the length of the average book. It also has 31% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Voltaire's Correspondence Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 16 minutes to read Voltaire's Correspondence aloud.

What Reading Level is Voltaire's Correspondence?

Voltaire's Correspondence 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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