How Long to Read Shakespeare the Illusionist

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare the Illusionist?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 38 minutes to read Shakespeare the Illusionist by Neil Forsyth

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

Description

In Shakespeare the Illusionist, Neil Forsyth reviews the history of Shakespeare’s plays on film, using the basic distinction in film tradition between what is owed to Méliès and what to the Lumière brothers. He then tightens his focus on those plays that include some explicit magical or supernatural elements—Puck and the fairies, ghosts and witches, or Prospero’s island, for example—and sets out methodically, but with an easy touch, to review all the films that have adapted those comedies and dramas, into the present day. Forsyth’s aim is not to offer yet another answer as to whether Shakespeare would have written for the screen if he were alive today, but rather to assess what various filmmakers and TV directors have in fact made of the spells, haunts, and apparitions in his plays. From analyzing early camera tricks to assessing contemporary handling of the supernatural, Forsyth reads Shakespeare films for how they use the techniques of moviemaking to address questions of illusion and dramatic influence. In doing so, he presents a bold step forward in Shakespeare and film studies, and his fresh take is presented in lively, accessible language that makes the book ideal for classroom use.

How long is Shakespeare the Illusionist?

Shakespeare the Illusionist by Neil Forsyth is 269 pages long, and a total of 69,671 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare the Illusionist Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 20 minutes to read Shakespeare the Illusionist aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare the Illusionist?

Shakespeare the Illusionist 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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