How Long to Read The Genius of Shakespeare

How Long Does it Take to Read The Genius of Shakespeare?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 20 minutes to read The Genius of Shakespeare by Jonathan Bate

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

Description

This fascinating book by one of Britain's most acclaimed Shakespeare scholars explores the extraordinary staying-power of the world's most famous dramatist. Bate opens by taking up questions of authorship and then goes on to trace Shakespeare's canonization and near-deification, examining not only the uniqueness of his status among English-speaking readers but also his effect on literary cultures across the globe. Ambitious, wide-ranging, and historically rich, this book shapes a provocative inquiry into the nature of genius as it ponders the legacy of a talent unequalled in English letters. A bold and meticulous work of scholarship, The Genius of Shakespeare is also lively and accessibly written and will appeal to any reader who has marveled at the Bard and the enduring power of his work. This tenth anniversary edition has a new twenty-page afterword that addresses the renewed interest in Shakespeare and recent film adaptations of his most celebrated works.

How long is The Genius of Shakespeare?

The Genius of Shakespeare by Jonathan Bate is 440 pages long, and a total of 110,000 words.

This makes it 148% the length of the average book. It also has 134% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Genius of Shakespeare Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 1 minute to read The Genius of Shakespeare aloud.

What Reading Level is The Genius of Shakespeare?

The Genius of Shakespeare 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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