How Long to Read Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare

How Long Does it Take to Read Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit

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

Description

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare is a collection of stories of some plays by William Shakespeare and is re-told by Edith Nesbit. It contains twenty stories and so attractively presented that readers of every age group can enjoy them. In her inimitable way, the author tries to capture the reader's imagination. Nesbit always felt that children and young ones should be introduced to Shakespeare in an easier and enjoyable way. In the book, a glossary of difficult names in the plays and a guide on how to pronounce them are also included. Nesbit has also added useful inclusion of memorable quotations from Shakespeare’s plays. Nesbit’s retelling comprises plays like King Lear, Hamlet, Macbeth and Othello. While retaining the milieu of the plays, she makes the text simpler for children to understand. For example, in Macbeth, the witches, the crimes and the final tragic climax are wonderfully recreated. Also, while retelling comedies like A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It, Measure for Measure and Twelfth Night, the author strikes a lighter note.

How long is Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare?

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit is 266 pages long, and a total of 68,096 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 12 minutes to read Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare aloud.

What Reading Level is Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare?

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare 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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