How Long to Read Shakespeare's Bastard

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare's Bastard?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 58 minutes to read Shakespeare's Bastard by Simon Stirling

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

Description

Sir William Davenant (1606–1668) – Poet Laureate and Civil War hero – is one of the most influential and neglected figures in the history of British theatre. He introduced ‘opera’, actresses, scenes and the proscenium arch to the English stage. Narrowly escaping execution for his Royalist activities during the Civil War, he revived theatrical performances in London, right under Oliver Cromwell’s nose. Nobody, perhaps, did more to secure Shakespeare’s reputation or to preserve the memory of the Bard.Davenant was known to boast over a glass of wine that he wrote ‘with the very spirit’ of Shakespeare and was happy to be thought of as Shakespeare’s son. By recounting the story of his eventful life backwards, through his many trials and triumphs, this biography culminates with a fresh examination of the vexed issue of Davenant’s paternity. Was Sir William’s mother the voluptuous and maddening ‘Dark Lady’ of Shakespeare’s Sonnets, and was he Shakespeare’s ‘lovely boy’?

How long is Shakespeare's Bastard?

Shakespeare's Bastard by Simon Stirling is 294 pages long, and a total of 74,676 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shakespeare's Bastard Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 48 minutes to read Shakespeare's Bastard aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare's Bastard?

Shakespeare's Bastard 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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