How Long to Read Shakespeare and the Jews

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare and the Jews?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read Shakespeare and the Jews by James Shapiro

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

Description

First published in 1996, James Shapiro's pathbreaking analysis of the portrayal of Jews in Elizabethan England challenged readers to recognize the significance of Jewish questions in Shakespeare's day. From accounts of Christians masquerading as Jews to fantasies of settling foreign Jews in Ireland, Shapiro's work delves deeply into the cultural insecurities of Elizabethans while illuminating Shakespeare's portrayal of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. In a new preface, Shapiro reflects upon what he has learned about intolerance since the first publication of Shakespeare and the Jews.

How long is Shakespeare and the Jews?

Shakespeare and the Jews by James Shapiro is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read Shakespeare and the Jews aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare and the Jews?

Shakespeare and the Jews 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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