The Beetle
Richard Marsh
Reading Time
at 250 WPM5h 38m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 5h 38m to read The Beetle.
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338
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The Beetle
by Richard Marsh, Satomi Sugita
Published
1917
Publisher
Putnam
Pages
338
Description
The Beetle, written in 1897 by British author Richard Marsh, is a classic gothic horror story set in Victorian London. The book follows the characters of Paul Lessingham, Robert Holt, Sydney Atherton, Marjorie Lindon and Augustus Champnell all having a different encounter with the Beetle, a shape-shifting ancient Egyptian creature that seeks revenge for wrongs done in Egypt two decades before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Beetle?
This edition of The Beetle has approximately 338 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 The Beetle?
For most readers, The Beetle typically takes between 7h 3m and 4h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,500 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 The Beetle?
The estimated word count for The Beetle is approximately 84,500 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 The Beetle?
The Beetle was written by Richard Marsh, Satomi Sugita.
When was The Beetle published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1917. The original work may have been published on a different date.