How Long to Read Political Allegory in Late Medieval England

How Long Does it Take to Read Political Allegory in Late Medieval England?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Political Allegory in Late Medieval England by Ann W. Astell

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

Description

Ann W. Astell here affords a radically new understanding of the rhetorical nature of allegorical poetry in the late Middle Ages. She shows that major English writers of that era—among them, William Langland, John Gower, Geoffrey Chaucer, and the Gawain-poet—offered in their works of fiction timely commentary on current events and public issues. Poems previously regarded as only vaguely political in their subject matter are seen by Astell to be highly detailed and specific in their veiled historical references, implied audiences, and admonitions. Astell begins by describing the Augustinian and...

How long is Political Allegory in Late Medieval England?

Political Allegory in Late Medieval England by Ann W. Astell is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Political Allegory in Late Medieval England Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Political Allegory in Late Medieval England aloud.

What Reading Level is Political Allegory in Late Medieval England?

Political Allegory in Late Medieval England 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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