How Long to Read Shakespeare in the Present

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare in the Present?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read Shakespeare in the Present by Terence Hawkes

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

Description

Shakespeare in the Present is a stunning collection of essays by Terence Hawkes, which engage with, explain, and explore 'presentism'. Presentism is a critical manoeuvre which uses relevant aspects of the contemporary as a crucial trigger for its investigations. It deliberately begins with the material present and lets that set the interrogative agenda. This book suggests ways in which its principles may be applied to aspects of Shakespeare's plays. Hawkes concentrates on two main areas in which Presentism impacts on the study of Shakespeare. The first is the concept of 'devolution' in British politics. The second is presentism's commitment to a reversal of conceptual hierarchies such as primary/secondary and past/present, and the interaction between performance and reference. The result is to sophisticate and expand our notion of performing and to refocus interest on what the early modern theatre meant by the activity it termed 'playing'.

How long is Shakespeare in the Present?

Shakespeare in the Present by Terence Hawkes is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare in the Present Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read Shakespeare in the Present aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare in the Present?

Shakespeare in the Present is suitable for students ages 10 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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