How Long to Read "A Certain Text"

How Long Does it Take to Read "A Certain Text"?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 37 minutes to read "A Certain Text" by Thomas Clayton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This collection takes its title from 'Romeo and Juliet' (4.1.21.) when, meeting Paris in Friar Lawrence's cell, Juliet muses, What must be shall be, and the Friar completes her line with, That's a certain text. Where text means a received truth both Friar Lawrence and Clayton are interested skeptics. This essays gathered here reflect this attitude, questioning received ideas about the activities to which Clayton has devoted his professional life- literary editing and the close reading of literary works.

How long is "A Certain Text"?

"A Certain Text" by Thomas Clayton is 214 pages long, and a total of 54,356 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read "A Certain Text" Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 57 minutes to read "A Certain Text" aloud.

What Reading Level is "A Certain Text"?

"A Certain Text" is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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