How Long to Read Ben Jonson's 'Dotages'

How Long Does it Take to Read Ben Jonson's 'Dotages'?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 34 minutes to read Ben Jonson's 'Dotages' by Larry S. Champion

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

Description

Although there has been a general revival of interest in Ben Jonson's dramatic work in the past twenty years, little critical effort has been directed to his late plays—dismissed by John Dryden as the "dotages" of an aging mind. Through a close reading of The Devil Is an Ass, The Staple of News, The New Inn, and The Magnetic Lady in light of Jonson's own theories of comedy, author Larry S. Champion demonstrates that they reveal the same precise construction and dramatic control found in his acclaimed masterpieces. Furthermore, these works reflect Jonson's continued emphasis upon realism and satiric attack, though they may not be equal in quality or dramatic effectiveness. The brief and undistinguished stage runs of the late plays are not an accurate gauge of their dramatic merit. Rather than indicating an enfeebled mind, these late plays reveal Jonson to be a continuing innovator—adapting the forms of the pastoral, the romance, and the morality play to the purposes of comic satire. Previous critics have charged that Jonson was merely desirous of regaining public favor at the expense of his artistic integrity. The present study suggests, however, that Jonson in these plays was in reality burlesqueing the popular fad of exaggerated romantic comedy, which he considered a degradation of the dramatic art.

How long is Ben Jonson's 'Dotages'?

Ben Jonson's 'Dotages' by Larry S. Champion is 153 pages long, and a total of 38,709 words.

This makes it 52% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ben Jonson's 'Dotages' Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 31 minutes to read Ben Jonson's 'Dotages' aloud.

What Reading Level is Ben Jonson's 'Dotages'?

Ben Jonson's 'Dotages' 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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