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 2 hours and 26 minutes to read The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge

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

Description

The most famous and infamous play by Ireland's best loved (and hated) playwright The Playboy of the Western World, offended audiences when first produced in 1907, on account of its 'immodest' references to Irish womanhood and aroused a prolonged and bitter controversy, which lasted until the author's death in 1909. In the play Christy Mahon stumbles into the Flaherty's tavern claiming to have killed his father. He is praised for his boldness, and he and the barmaid Pegeen fall in love to the dismay of her betrothed, Shawn. The Widow Quin tries to seduce him to no avail, but eventually his...

How long is The Playboy of the Western World?

The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% 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 3 hours and 19 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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