How Long to Read Shakespeare's Sonnets

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

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 17 minutes to read Shakespeare's Sonnets by Paul Edmondson

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

Description

The sonnets are among the most accomplished and fascinating poems in the English language. They are central to an understanding of Shakespeare's work as a poet and poetic dramatist, and while their autobiographical relevance is uncertain, no account of Shakespeare's life can afford to ignore them. So many myths and superstitions have arisen around these poems, relating for example to their possible addressees, to their coherence as a sequence, to their dates of composition, to their relation to other poetry of the period and to Shakespeare's plays, that even the most naive reader will find it...

How long is Shakespeare's Sonnets?

Shakespeare's Sonnets by Paul Edmondson is 194 pages long, and a total of 49,276 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 29 minutes to read Shakespeare's Sonnets aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare's Sonnets?

Shakespeare's Sonnets is suitable for students ages 10 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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