How Long to Read Shakespeare

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Shakespeare by Mark Van Doren

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

Description

This legendary book by an esteemed poet and beloved professor at Columbia University features a series of smart, witty, deeply perceptive essays about each of Shakespeare's plays, together with a further discussion of the poems. Writing with an incomparable knowledge of his subject but without a hint of pedantry, Van Doren elucidates both the astonishing boldness and myriad subtleties of Shakespeare's protean art. His Shakespeare is a book to be treasured by both new and longtime students of the Bard.

How long is Shakespeare?

Shakespeare by Mark Van Doren is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read Shakespeare aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare?

Shakespeare 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.

Where Can I Buy Shakespeare?

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