How Long to Read The Castle of Otranto

How Long Does it Take to Read The Castle of Otranto?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 33 minutes to read The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole

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

Description

The founding work of Gothic fiction On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his son's bride himself - despite the fact he is already married. But a series of terrifying supernatural omens soon threaten this unlawful union, as the curse placed on Manfred's ancestor, who usurped the lawful Prince of Otranto, begins to unfold. First published pseudonymously in 1764, purporting to be an ancient Italian text from the time of the...

How long is The Castle of Otranto?

The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole is 212 pages long, and a total of 53,424 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Castle of Otranto Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 51 minutes to read The Castle of Otranto aloud.

What Reading Level is The Castle of Otranto?

The Castle of Otranto 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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