How Long to Read An Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy)

How Long Does it Take to Read An Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy)?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read An Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy) by Philip Sidney

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

Description

An Apology for Poetry (or The Defence of Poesy), by the celebrated soldier-poet Sir Philip Sidney, is the most important work of literary theory published in the Renaissance. Its wit and inventiveness place it among the first great literary productions of the age of Shakespeare. Since 1965 Geoffrey Shepherd's edition of the Apology has been the standard, and this revision of Shepherd's edition, with a new introduction and extensive notes, is designed to introduce Sidney's best-known work to a new generation of readers at the beginning of thetwenty-first century.Unfamiliar words and phrases are glossed, classical and other references explained, and difficult passages analysed in detail. This greatly expanded edition will be of value to all those interested in the Renaissance, from students and teachers at school and university to the inquisitive general reader.

How long is An Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy)?

An Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy) by Philip Sidney is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read An Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy) aloud.

What Reading Level is An Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy)?

An Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy) 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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