How Long to Read Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's King Lear

How Long Does it Take to Read Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's King Lear?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's King Lear by Yvonne Griggs

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

Description

This close study of film adaptations of King Lear looks at several different versions (mainstream, art-house and cinematic `offshoots') and discusses: the literary text in its historical context, key themes and dominant readings of the text, how the text is adapted for screen and how adaptations have changed our reading of the original text. There are many references to the literary text and screenplays and the book also features quotations from directors and critics. There is plenty of discursive material here to support student work on both film and literature courses.

How long is Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's King Lear?

Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's King Lear by Yvonne Griggs is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's King Lear Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's King Lear aloud.

What Reading Level is Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's King Lear?

Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's King Lear 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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