It takes the average reader 3 hours and 49 minutes to read Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
'Lechery, still wars and lechery; nothing else holds fashion' It is the seventh year of the Trojan War. The Greek army is camped outside Troy and Achilles - their military hero - refuses to fight. Inside the city Troilus, the Trojan King's son, falls in love with Cressida, whose father has defected to the Greek camp. In an exchange of prisoners the couple are split - they believe forever. The honour of lovers and soldiers is tested as a fierce battle begins and heroes must prove their worth. This book includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan theatre, a...
Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare is 225 pages long, and a total of 57,375 words.
This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 13 minutes to read Troilus and Cressida aloud.
Troilus and Cressida 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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