How long does it take to read Present Laughter?
a light comedy in three acts.
Present Laughter by Noël Coward takes about 1 hour 58 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 1 hour 58 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1943. 107 pages, about 29,425 words.
4 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 16 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 1 hour 58 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 14 minutes |
The page count is the median across 11 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Garry Essendine, a popular and pampered actor, is busily making preparations for an extended tour. His apartment is invaded by Daphne, a beautiful but stage struck youngster. When his wife, his partners, and his numerous admirers arrive, Garry is hard pressed to escape an embarrassing and easily misinterpreted situation. With typical Coward repartee and dazzling wit, he sidesteps complications and mounting confusion. Having locked Daphne in a room, he flees his flat with his wife, with whom he has been reunited. This audacious comedy was a success in New York and London.
Subjects: Drama
