How Long to Read Shakespeare's Sonnets and Narrative Poems

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

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 21 minutes to read Shakespeare's Sonnets and Narrative Poems by A. D. Cousins

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

Description

Alongside Spenser, Sidney and the early Donne, Shakespeare is the major poet of the 16th century, largely because of the status of his remarkable sequence of sonnets. Professor Cousins' new book is the first comprehensive study of the Sonnets and narrative poems for over a decade. He focuses in particular on their exploration of self-knowledge, sexuality, and death, as well as on their ambiguous figuring of gender. Throughout he provides a comparative context, looking at the work of Shakespeare's contemporaries. The relation between Shakespeare's non-dramatic verse and his plays is also explored.

How long is Shakespeare's Sonnets and Narrative Poems?

Shakespeare's Sonnets and Narrative Poems by A. D. Cousins is 201 pages long, and a total of 50,451 words.

This makes it 68% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 35 minutes to read Shakespeare's Sonnets and Narrative Poems aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare's Sonnets and Narrative Poems?

Shakespeare's Sonnets and Narrative Poems 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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