How Long to Read The Hamburg Dramaturgy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hamburg Dramaturgy?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 30 minutes to read The Hamburg Dramaturgy by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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

Description

While eighteenth-century playwright and critic Gotthold Ephraim Lessing made numerous contributions in his lifetime to the theater, the text that best documents his dynamic and shifting views on dramatic theory is also that which continues to resonate with later generations - the Hamburg Dramaturgy (Hamburgische Dramaturgie, 1767-69). This collection of 104 short essays represents one of the eighteenth century's most important critical engagements with the theater and its potential to promote humanistic discourse. Lessing's essays are an immensely erudite, deeply engaged, witty, ironic, and occasionally scathing investigation of European theatrical culture, bolstered by deep analysis of Aristotelian dramatic theory and utopian visions of theater as a vehicle for human connection. This is the first complete English translation of Lessing's text, with extensive annotations that place the work in its historical context. For the first time, English-language readers can trace primary source references and link Lessing's observations on drama, theory, and performance not only to the plays he discusses, but also to dramatic criticism and acting theory. This volume also includes three introductory essays that situate Lessing's work both within his historical time period and in terms of his influence on Enlightenment and post-Enlightenment theater and criticism. The newly translated Hamburg Dramaturgy will speak to dramaturgs, directors, and humanities scholars who see theater not only for entertainment, but also for philosophical and political debate.

How long is The Hamburg Dramaturgy?

The Hamburg Dramaturgy by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is 450 pages long, and a total of 112,500 words.

This makes it 152% the length of the average book. It also has 137% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hamburg Dramaturgy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 14 minutes to read The Hamburg Dramaturgy aloud.

What Reading Level is The Hamburg Dramaturgy?

The Hamburg Dramaturgy 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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