How long does it take to read Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov by Alexander Pushkin takes about 3 hours 3 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 3 hours 3 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1831. 166 pages, about 45,650 words.
7 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 5 hours 4 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 3 hours 3 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 54 minutes |
The page count is the median across 37 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Boris Godunov is a closet play by Alexander Pushkin. It was written in 1825, published in 1831, but not approved for performance by the censor until 1866. Its subject is the Russian ruler Boris Godunov, who reigned as Tsar from 1598 to 1605. It consists of 25 scenes and is written predominantly in blank verse.
Subjects: Drama, Fiction, History, Miniature books, Specimens, Drama (dramatic works by one author)
