How Long to Read The Beggar's Opera

How Long Does it Take to Read The Beggar's Opera?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read The Beggar's Opera by John Gay

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

Description

‘Whore and rogue they call husband and wife: All professions be-rogue one another' The tale of Peachum, thief-taker and informer, conspiring to send the dashing and promiscuous highwayman Macheath to the gallows, became the theatrical sensation of the eighteenth century. In The Beggar’s Opera, John Gay turned conventions of Italian opera riotously upside-down, instead using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, while also indulging in political satire at the expense of the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Gay’s highly original depiction of the thieves, informers, prostitutes and...

How long is The Beggar's Opera?

The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Beggar's Opera Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read The Beggar's Opera aloud.

What Reading Level is The Beggar's Opera?

The Beggar's Opera 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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