How Long to Read Out of the Shadows

How Long Does it Take to Read Out of the Shadows?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Out of the Shadows by Lesley Lawson

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

Description

Lucy, Countess of Bedford was one of the richest, most fashionable and influential women in England at the time of Shakespeare. Married to the Earl of Bedford, the Queen's closest friend, cousin to Robert Sidney and patron of John Donne, she existed in a world of gossip, scandal and intrigue at the centre of a glittering world of celebrity. Her fascinating life has never been the subject of a book, until now. London in the early years of the seventeenth century was home to many outstanding literary figures, including William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson and John Donne. At a time when poets were dependent on patronage for support and reward, Lucy, Countess of Bedford was patron to many of the great literary and artistic figures of her time, not least Donne and Jonson and extended to many others; Drayton, Samuel Daniel and Nicholas Stone. Her influence was so great she put on and acted in performances at the royal court. A highly educated and intelligent woman, Lucy married young and continued her family's ascent in the social order of the court. Her husband's support of the Earl of Essex rebellion against Elizabeth plunged the family into the depths of disfavour, and coupled with their lavish lifestyle lead to financial ruin. But the arrival of James I lead to a revival, with the couple being one of the first to pay homage to the new King. A staunch Calvinist, her life illuminates what life was like for aristocratic women at the time and her deep involvement in both politics and literature demonstrates the active role women could play.

How long is Out of the Shadows?

Out of the Shadows by Lesley Lawson is 198 pages long, and a total of 51,084 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Out of the Shadows Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 39 minutes to read Out of the Shadows aloud.

What Reading Level is Out of the Shadows?

Out of the Shadows 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.

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