How long does it take to read The Abolition of Man?
The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis takes about 2 hours 9 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 9 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1943. 117 pages, about 32,175 words.
5 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 35 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 9 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 20 minutes |
The page count is the median across 23 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
C. S. Lewis sets out to persuade his audience of the importance and relevance of universal values such as courage and honor in contemporary society.
Subjects: Study and teaching (Secondary), Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Education, Education, philosophy
