How Long to Read Reason and the Passions in the 'Comedias' of Calderón

How Long Does it Take to Read Reason and the Passions in the 'Comedias' of Calderón?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 3 minutes to read Reason and the Passions in the 'Comedias' of Calderón by David Jonathan Hildner

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

Description

While Calderon's autos portray this teleological view of life with unequaled ingenuity, his comedias lie somewhere on the line of development of European thought and activity between the other-worldiness of orthodox Thomism and the naturalism of which Spinoza's ideas are one example among many. Let us characterize the comedias briefly by stating that the motives which move the dramatic action forward are generally of a teleological nature; that is, they envisage some hypostatized end outside the individual characters. Yet, there are key moments when it becomes apparent to the reader or spectator that these ends have been created and set before the characters by themselves, by the requirements of their social standing in the play, by the manipulating dramatist Calderon, or, in broader terms, by the social climate of the audience for whom these plays were written and performed. Both reason and exalted passions become the preserve of noble blood in Calderon's plays. Whether he is dealing with vengeful husbands, monarchs, usurpers, contemplative men of learning, or saints, the thread of social distinction never disappears. The concern of his characters that they not commit a "low" action, is not simply a Christian concern with avoiding sin. The characters are much more concerned with practicing a virtue which will distinguish them from the vulgar."

How long is Reason and the Passions in the 'Comedias' of Calderón?

Reason and the Passions in the 'Comedias' of Calderón by David Jonathan Hildner is 119 pages long, and a total of 30,821 words.

This makes it 40% the length of the average book. It also has 38% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Reason and the Passions in the 'Comedias' of Calderón Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 48 minutes to read Reason and the Passions in the 'Comedias' of Calderón aloud.

What Reading Level is Reason and the Passions in the 'Comedias' of Calderón?

Reason and the Passions in the 'Comedias' of Calderón 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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