How Long to Read Alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale

How Long Does it Take to Read Alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale by Martina Zamparo

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

Description

This book explores the role of alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Hermetic philosophy in one of Shakespeare’s last plays, The Winter’s Tale. A perusal of the vast literary and iconographic repertory of Renaissance alchemy reveals that this late play is imbued with several topoi, myths, and emblematic symbols coming from coeval alchemical, Paracelsian, and Hermetic sources. It also discusses the alchemical significance of water and time in the play’s circular and regenerative pattern and the healing role of women. All the major symbols of alchemy are present in Shakespeare’s play: the intertwined...

How long is Alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale?

Alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale by Martina Zamparo is 388 pages long, and a total of 100,104 words.

This makes it 131% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 7 minutes to read Alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale aloud.

What Reading Level is Alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale?

Alchemy, Paracelsianism, and Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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