How Long to Read A History of the American Theatre from Its Origins to 1832

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of the American Theatre from Its Origins to 1832?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 7 minutes to read A History of the American Theatre from Its Origins to 1832 by William Dunlap

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Description

As America passed from a mere venue for English plays into a country with its own nationally regarded playwrights, William Dunlap lived the life of a pioneer on the frontier of the fledgling American theatre, full of adventures, mishaps, and close calls. He adapted and translated plays for the American audience and wrote plays of his own as well, learning how theatres and theatre companies operated from the inside out. Dunlap's masterpiece, A History of American Theatre was the first of its kind, drawing on the author's own experiences. In it, he describes the development of theatre in New York, Philadelphia, and South Carolina as well as Congress's first attempts at theatrical censorship. Never before previously indexed, this edition also includes a new introduction by Tice L. Miller.

How long is A History of the American Theatre from Its Origins to 1832?

A History of the American Theatre from Its Origins to 1832 by William Dunlap is 476 pages long, and a total of 121,856 words.

This makes it 161% the length of the average book. It also has 149% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of the American Theatre from Its Origins to 1832 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 5 minutes to read A History of the American Theatre from Its Origins to 1832 aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of the American Theatre from Its Origins to 1832?

A History of the American Theatre from Its Origins to 1832 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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