How Long to Read The Philosopher's English King

How Long Does it Take to Read The Philosopher's English King?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read The Philosopher's English King by Leon Harold Craig

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

Description

This book on Shakespeare's Henriad studies the tetralogy as a work of political thought. Leon Craig, author of two previous volumes on Shakespeare's political thought, argues that the four plays present Shakespeare's teaching on the question of who has the right to rule, one of the perennial questions of political philosophy. Offering original interpretations of each of the plays, Craig discusses divine right in Richard II, political upheaval and disputed rule in Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, and just rule in Henry V. In addition Craig shows how the four plays constitute one narrative -- starting in Richard II and concluding in Henry V -- telling the story of the making of a legitimate ruler, England's most famous warrior king, Henry V. The Philosopher's English King provides a meticulous account of Shakespeare's philosophy of legitimate rule, contributing to the burgeoning scholarship on Shakespeare as a political thinker and showing yet again that the poet deserves to be placed among the ranks of such political philosophers as Plato, Machiavelli, and Hobbes. Leon Craig is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Alberta.

How long is The Philosopher's English King?

The Philosopher's English King by Leon Harold Craig is 291 pages long, and a total of 73,041 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Philosopher's English King Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 39 minutes to read The Philosopher's English King aloud.

What Reading Level is The Philosopher's English King?

The Philosopher's English King 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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