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An Essay on the Principle of Population

by T. R. (Thomas Robert) Malthus

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An Essay on the Principle of Population is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to T. R. (Thomas Robert) Malthus. Catalog subjects include Population. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

An Essay on the Principle of Population is calibrated from 37,469 sampled words across 21 chapters: sentences average 32.1 words, 57.8% exceed 24 words and 11.7% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

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Extended sentences averaging 32.1 words, with 28.4% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

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11.7% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 10 calm 30-minute sessions.

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Table of contents

21 chapters

  1. 01Thomas Malthus2 min
  2. 02Preface3 min
  3. 03CHAPTER 110 min
  4. 04CHAPTER 212 min
  5. 05CHAPTER 39 min
  6. 06CHAPTER 411 min
  7. 07CHAPTER 519 min
  8. 08CHAPTER 67 min
  9. 09CHAPTER 718 min
  10. 10CHAPTER 88 min
  11. 11CHAPTER 911 min
  12. 12CHAPTER 1023 min
  13. 13CHAPTER 115 min
  14. 14CHAPTER 1221 min
  15. 15CHAPTER 139 min
  16. 16CHAPTER 149 min
  17. 17CHAPTER 1515 min
  18. 18CHAPTER 1615 min
  19. 19CHAPTER 1713 min
  20. 20CHAPTER 1815 min
  21. 21CHAPTER 1915 min
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