How Long to Read Shakespeare: The Tragedies

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

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Shakespeare: The Tragedies by Nicholas Marsh

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

Description

Thought of as Shakespeare's most powerful works, the four great tragedies, Hamlet, King Lear, Othello and Macbeth, are texts of unparalleled richness and depth, stimulating and exciting to study. This book takes extracts and examines them, explaining how the critic can use particular techniques to bring out complexities of meaning, understand the patterns of metaphor and the rhythms of the poetry and appreciate the ever-living drama. Chapters on the openings and endings of plays, heroes and heroines, society, humour, imagery and the tragic universe guide the student on a journey of inquiry...

How long is Shakespeare: The Tragedies?

Shakespeare: The Tragedies by Nicholas Marsh is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Shakespeare: The Tragedies aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare: The Tragedies?

Shakespeare: The Tragedies 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.

Where Can I Buy Shakespeare: The Tragedies?

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