How Long to Read Somerset Maugham and the Cinema

How Long Does it Take to Read Somerset Maugham and the Cinema?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 15 minutes to read Somerset Maugham and the Cinema by Robert Calder

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

Description

William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was one of the most prominent and productive authors of the twentieth century--and his works have been among the most cinematically transformed in history. For more than five decades, adaptations of his plays, stories, and novels dominated movie theaters and, later, television screens. More than ninety individual works were filmed, and for many filmgoers his name was a greater draw than that of the director. Works such as Of Human Bondage, "The Letter," The Painted Veil, "Rain," The Razor's Edge, and others were produced multiple times, with starring roles sought by actors like Bette Davis, Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo, Lionel Barrymore, Charles Laughton, and Bill Murray. This study of the famous author explores the relationship between literature and film, what is involved in adaptation, and how best to judge films based on celebrated books. Robert Calder, the world's leading scholar of Maugham's work, offers fascinating production histories, insight into both fortunate and misguided casting decisions, shrewd analyses of performances and film techniques, and summaries of public and critical responses. Maugham's characters were often conflicted, iconoclastic, and morally out of step with their times, which may have accounted for the popularity of his fiction. Most of Maugham's works could be adapted to satisfy the tastes of moviegoers and the demands of the Hays Office censors, if not the expectations of their author.

How long is Somerset Maugham and the Cinema?

Somerset Maugham and the Cinema by Robert Calder is 307 pages long, and a total of 78,899 words.

This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Somerset Maugham and the Cinema Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 11 minutes to read Somerset Maugham and the Cinema aloud.

What Reading Level is Somerset Maugham and the Cinema?

Somerset Maugham and the Cinema 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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