Shakespeare: the basics
Sean McEvoy
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Shakespeare: the basics
by Sean McEvoy
Published
2012
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
296
ISBN-13
9780415682794
Description
"Now in its third edition Shakespeare: The Basics is an insightful and informative introduction to the work of William Shakespeare. Exploring all aspects of Shakespeare,s plays including the language, cultural contexts, and modern interpretations, this text looks at how a range of plays from across the genres have been understood. Updates in this edition include: Ecocritical, queer, presentist and gendered discussions of Shakespeare,s work Studies of new performances including Tennant and Tate,s Much Ado About Nothing Critical discussions of race and politics in Othello and King Lear Case studies of modern film versions of Shakespeare,s works A chronology of Shakespeare,s work and contemporary events With fully updated further reading throughout and a wide range of case studies and examples, this text is essential reading for all those studying Shakespeare's work" -- Publisher description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shakespeare: the basics?
This edition of Shakespeare: the basics has approximately 296 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Shakespeare: the basics?
For most readers, Shakespeare: the basics typically takes between 6h 10m and 4h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 74,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Shakespeare: the basics?
The estimated word count for Shakespeare: the basics is approximately 74,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Shakespeare: the basics?
Shakespeare: the basics was written by Sean McEvoy.
When was Shakespeare: the basics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.