How Long to Read Antony and Cleopatra: Language and Writing

How Long Does it Take to Read Antony and Cleopatra: Language and Writing?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 5 minutes to read Antony and Cleopatra: Language and Writing by Virginia Mason Vaughan

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

Description

Reading Antony and Cleopatra is particularly challenging because of Shakespeare's masterful embodiment of Rome and Egypt's contrasting worlds in language, structure, and characterization. Instead of seeing the interaction of Roman and Egyptian perspectives in Antony and Cleopatra as a type of double image of reality that changes as one moves from one location to another, students often find themselves compelled to pick sides. The more romantic opt for Cleopatra as the most sympathetic character, while the pragmatists dismiss her lifestyle as self-indulgent. The central challenge in reading this play, in other words, is to resist the compulsion to take sides and, instead, to adopt a 'both-and' point of view rather than an 'either-or' choice. The play's central binary - Rome vs. Egypt - is deeply embedded in its language and structure, yet the play consistently complicates our view of either side. The book encourages students to think outside the binary box, to understand, and to celebrate, Shakespeare's exploitation of the multivalent nature of language. As well as helping students to analyse the intricacy of Shakespeare's language in Antony and Cleopatra, each chapter's 'Writing matters' section enables students to develop their own writing strategies in coursework and examinations.

How long is Antony and Cleopatra: Language and Writing?

Antony and Cleopatra: Language and Writing by Virginia Mason Vaughan is 179 pages long, and a total of 46,361 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Antony and Cleopatra: Language and Writing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 13 minutes to read Antony and Cleopatra: Language and Writing aloud.

What Reading Level is Antony and Cleopatra: Language and Writing?

Antony and Cleopatra: Language and Writing is suitable for students ages 10 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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