Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë
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at 250 WPM9h 46m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 9h 46m to read Jane Eyre.
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Jane Eyre
Published
1999
Publisher
Cátedra
Pages
586
ISBN-10
843761449X
Description
The novel is set somewhere in the north of England. Jane's childhood at Gateshead Hall, where she is emotionally and physically abused by her aunt and cousins; her education at Lowood School, where she acquires friends and role models but also suffers privations and oppression; her time as the governess of Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with her Byronic employer, Edward Rochester; her time with the Rivers family, during which her earnest but cold clergyman cousin, St John Rivers, proposes to her. Will she or will she not marry him?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Jane Eyre?
This edition of Jane Eyre has approximately 586 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Jane Eyre?
For most readers, Jane Eyre typically takes between 12h 13m and 8h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 146,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 146,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Jane Eyre?
The estimated word count for Jane Eyre is approximately 146,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Brontë.
When was Jane Eyre published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.