How Long to Read Shakespeare's World: The Tragedies

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

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Shakespeare's World: The Tragedies by Douglas J. King

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

Description

This analysis of primary documents allows readers to understand Shakespeare's tragedies within the context of historical issues of Renaissance England. Comprising dozens of primary source documents, this book explores Early Modern historical issues reflected in four of Shakespeare's tragedies most commonly taught in secondary schools and universities around the world: Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, and Macbeth. Primary source documents relating to Romeo and Juliet deal with subjects such as dueling, breast-feeding, and the Black Plague. Background discussion of Julius Caesar addresses the influence of Roman culture on Renaissance England; the nature of monarchy; and warfare in Renaissance England, including the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The backdrop for Hamlet includes the nature of spirits; heaven, hell, and purgatory; the history of revenge tragedy beginning with ancient Greece; and debates over the theater in Shakespeare's time. Macbeth brings the reader into the reign of King James and examines ongoing debates over the dangers of witchcraft; the crime of the century, the Gunpowder Plot of 1605; and the "Macbeth curse" that has plagued productions of the Scottish Play since its premiere.

How long is Shakespeare's World: The Tragedies?

Shakespeare's World: The Tragedies by Douglas J. King is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Shakespeare's World: The Tragedies aloud.

What Reading Level is Shakespeare's World: The Tragedies?

Shakespeare's World: 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.

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