How Long to Read Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration

How Long Does it Take to Read Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration by Don Lee Fred Nilsen

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

Description

Humor began in British literature during the Middle Ages, when Chaucer developed the storytelling tradition along with the ironies that resulted from the juxtaposition of people from different classes and points of view. Shakespeare later developed vernacular and street humor in his comedies, festive humor in his romances and histories, and dark humor in his tragedies. During the Restoration, Congreve established the Comedy of Manners. This book overviews scholarship in humor in British literature from the Middle Ages through the seventeenth century. Chapters are devoted to particular centuries, with authors listed individually within each chapter. Each entry discusses the role of humor in the author's work and includes a bibliography. The volume begins with an introductory essay on the origins of British humor in the Middle Ages. Chapters then examine British literary humor during particular centuries. Each chapter begins with an overview of humor during that time period. Entries for individual authors follow, with each entry discussing the role of humor in the author's work and providing a bibliography of modern studies. Entries are arranged chronologically to show the development of humor over time, while an index allows alphabetical access to individual authors.

How long is Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration?

Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration by Don Lee Fred Nilsen is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration aloud.

What Reading Level is Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration?

Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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