How Long to Read Becoming Ira Aldridge, a Black Shakespearean Actor in Nineteenth Century Ireland
By Christine Kinealy
How Long Does it Take to Read Becoming Ira Aldridge, a Black Shakespearean Actor in Nineteenth Century Ireland?
It takes the average reader 5 hours and 14 minutes to read Becoming Ira Aldridge, a Black Shakespearean Actor in Nineteenth Century Ireland by Christine Kinealy
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Description
This study throws light on a little-studied but emerging field within Irish studies: Black history. It focuses on an American-born Black Shakespearean actor, Ira Aldridge, who, to follow his vocation and escape prejudice in America, travelled to England in 1824, aged only 17. Despite some racial stereotyping, his rise to prominence in the theatrical world was meteoric. Until his premature death in 1867, he played to audiences throughout Europe—from Galway in Ireland to St Petersburg in Russia—winning plaudits and accolades, and recognition as the leading Shakespearean tragedian of the day. Aldridge was not just an actor; wherever he performed, he also delivered a message about the cruelty of enslavement and the need for Black equality. This publication focuses on Aldridge’s special relationship with Ireland and its theatrical traditions over a period of three decades.
How long is Becoming Ira Aldridge, a Black Shakespearean Actor in Nineteenth Century Ireland?
Becoming Ira Aldridge, a Black Shakespearean Actor in Nineteenth Century Ireland by Christine Kinealy is 312 pages long, and a total of 78,624 words.
This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read Becoming Ira Aldridge, a Black Shakespearean Actor in Nineteenth Century Ireland Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 9 minutes to read Becoming Ira Aldridge, a Black Shakespearean Actor in Nineteenth Century Ireland aloud.
What Reading Level is Becoming Ira Aldridge, a Black Shakespearean Actor in Nineteenth Century Ireland?
Becoming Ira Aldridge, a Black Shakespearean Actor in Nineteenth Century Ireland is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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