How Long to Read Shakespeare: The Basics

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare: The Basics?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 1 minute to read Shakespeare: The Basics by Sean Mcevoy

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

Description

Now in its third edition Shakespeare: The Basics is an insightful and informative introduction to the work of William Shakespeare. Exploring all aspects of Shakespeare’s plays including the language, cultural contexts, and modern interpretations, this text looks at how a range of plays from across the genres have been understood. Updates in this edition include: Ecocritical, queer, presentist and gendered discussions of Shakespeare’s work Studies of new performances including Tennant and Tate’s Much Ado About Nothing Critical discussions of race and politics in Othello and King Lear Case studies of modern film versions of Shakespeare’s works A chronology of Shakespeare’s work and contemporary events With fully updated further reading throughout and a wide range of case studies and examples, this text is essential reading for all those studying Shakespeare’s work.

How long is Shakespeare: The Basics?

Shakespeare: The Basics by Sean Mcevoy is 241 pages long, and a total of 60,491 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 74% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare: The Basics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 30 minutes to read Shakespeare: The Basics aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare: The Basics?

Shakespeare: The Basics 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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