How Long to Read Shakespeare

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Shakespeare by Peter Conrad

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

Description

In 1623 the actors John Heminges and Henry Condell assembled Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, better known as The First Folio. In doing so they preserved literature's most dramatically vital and poetically rich account of our human world. Endlessly reinterpreted by critics and performers, Shakespeare's inexhaustible work has remained abreast of contemporary concerns ever since, and it continues to hold a mirror up to the nature of our troubled society and our contradictory selves. The plays accompany us through the ages of mankind, from comic springtime to wintry...

How long is Shakespeare?

Shakespeare by Peter Conrad is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% 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 5 hours and 58 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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