The Tales of Beedle the Bard — Audiobook
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 3.8 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 8 days |
| 1 hour / day | 4 days |
| 2 hours / day | 2 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 3 days |
You'll finish in—by —
What our data says
- At 3.8 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 94% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 69% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (12.3 hrs across 761 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset; listening time estimated from page count.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners who want magic systems — a weekend-size listen at 3.8 hours (estimated).
About the book
A collection of well-loved stories for witches and wizards of all ages, The Tales of Beedle the Bard are the wizarding world's Grimm's Fairytales. This edition is translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger herself and contains helpful notes from both Professor Dumbledore and J.K. Rowling. A wonderful opportunity to read the stories that played a crucial role in the fight against Lord Voldemort, these classic fairy tales are sure to delight and educate in equal measure. There are five tales in all: ' The Tale of the Three Brothers ' will be known by anyone who has read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ; 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune' , ' The Warlock's Hairy Heart ', ' The Wizard and the Hopping Pot ' and ' Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump ' complete the collection.
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How long is The Tales of Beedle the Bard as an audiobook?
The Tales of Beedle the Bard runs about 3.8 hours — our estimate from its 127 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 2.5 hours.
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When was The Tales of Beedle the Bard first published?
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J. K. Rowling was first published in 2008.