How Long to Read The Tempest

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tempest?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Tempest by William Shakespeare

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

Description

Putting romance onstage, The Tempest gives us a magician, Prospero, a former duke of Milan who was displaced by his treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero is exiled on an island, where his only companions are his daughter, Miranda, the spirit Ariel, and the monster Caliban. When his enemies are among those caught in a storm near the island, Prospero turns his power upon them through Ariel and other spirits. The characters exceed the roles of villains and heroes. Prospero seems heroic, yet he enslaves Caliban and has an appetite for revenge. Caliban seems to be a monster for attacking Miranda,...

How long is The Tempest?

The Tempest by William Shakespeare is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tempest Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Tempest aloud.

What Reading Level is The Tempest?

The Tempest 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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