How Long to Read Shakespeare's Comedies

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

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Shakespeare's Comedies by Kiernan Ryan

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

Description

In this groundbreaking book one of the most original and compelling voices in contemporary Shakespeare criticism undertakes a detailed study of the ten extraordinary comedies Shakespeare wrote during his first decade as a dramatist: The Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Love's Labour's Lost, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It and Twelfth Night. Through close readings of these plays Kiernan Ryan reveals Shakespeare's deepening disenchantment with his world and his dream of that world transfigured. Ryan engages with each comedy as a unique work of dramatic and poetic art, with its own distinctive concerns and critical challenges, paying special attention to its language and form. As the haunting vision shared by the plays emerges from Ryan's acute analysis of each of them, the book transforms our understanding and appreciation of Shakespearean comedy. Written in a lively, accessible style, Shakespeare's Comedies is essential reading not only for students and teachers, but also for anyone keen to consider these plays from a fresh perspective.

How long is Shakespeare's Comedies?

Shakespeare's Comedies by Kiernan Ryan is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Shakespeare's Comedies aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare's Comedies?

Shakespeare's Comedies 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's Comedies?

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