How Long to Read Shakespeare and the French Poet

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare and the French Poet?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Shakespeare and the French Poet by Yves Bonnefoy

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

Description

A meditation on the major plays of Shakespeare and the thorny art of literary translation, Shakespeare and the French Poet contains twelve essays from France's most esteemed critic and preeminent living poet, Yves Bonnefoy. Offering observations on Shakespeare's response to the spiritual crisis of his era as well as compelling insights on the practical and theoretical challenges of verse in translation, Bonnefoy delivers thoughtful, evocative essays penned in his characteristically powerful prose. Translated specifically for an American readership, Shakespeare and the French Poet also features a new interview with Bonnefoy. For Shakespeare scholars, Bonnefoy enthusiasts, and students of literary translation, Shakespeare and the French Poet is a celebration of the global language of poetry and the art of "making someone else's voice live again in one's own."

How long is Shakespeare and the French Poet?

Shakespeare and the French Poet by Yves Bonnefoy is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare and the French Poet Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Shakespeare and the French Poet aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare and the French Poet?

Shakespeare and the French Poet 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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