How Long to Read The Playboy of the Western World

How Long Does it Take to Read The Playboy of the Western World?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 20 minutes to read The Playboy of the Western World by Christopher Collins

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

Description

‘I’m thinking this night wasn’t I a foolish fellow not to kill my father in years gone by.’ – Christy Mahon On the first night of J. M. Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World (1907) the audience began protesting in the theatre; by the third night the protests had spilled onto the streets of Dublin. How did one play provoke this? Christopher Collins addresses The Playboy ’s satirical treatment of illusion and realism in light of Ireland’s struggle for independence, as well as Synge’s struggle for artistic expression. By exploring Synge’s unpublished diaries, drafts and notebooks, he seeks to...

How long is The Playboy of the Western World?

The Playboy of the Western World by Christopher Collins is 80 pages long, and a total of 20,000 words.

This makes it 27% the length of the average book. It also has 24% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Playboy of the Western World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 49 minutes to read The Playboy of the Western World aloud.

What Reading Level is The Playboy of the Western World?

The Playboy of the Western World 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.

Where Can I Buy The Playboy of the Western World?

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