How Long to Read Shakespeare His Life and Works

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare His Life and Works?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read Shakespeare His Life and Works by Leslie Dunton-Downer

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

Description

Unravel the history, themes, and language of Shakespeare's plays, poems, and sonnets with this beautifully illustrated guide to his life and works. Comedy and romance, history, and tragedy, Shakespeare's canon has it all. Some 400 years after they were written and first performed, his works remain fresh and relevant today. Shakespeare: His Life and Works is an accessible and lavishly illustrated celebration of the Bard himself and his 39 plays, great sonnets, and narrative poems. Themes, plots, characters, and language are brought to life with act-by-act plot summaries, resumes of main characters, and in-depth analysis of Shakespeare's use of, and influence on, the English language. Entries also explore Shakespeare's plays, poems, and sonnets in the context of his life and the world of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre and reveal his sources and inspirations, further enriching your experience of his work, be it on the page, stage, or screen. Shakespeare: His Life and Works is the perfect gift for current Shakespeare fans, and anyone looking to find out more about the work of the world's most celebrated playwright.

How long is Shakespeare His Life and Works?

Shakespeare His Life and Works by Leslie Dunton-Downer is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare His Life and Works Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read Shakespeare His Life and Works aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare His Life and Works?

Shakespeare His Life and Works 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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