Shakespeare
Victor Kiernan
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at 250 WPM4h 36m
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Shakespeare
by Victor Kiernan, Wood, Michael
Published
2016
Publisher
Zed Books, Limited
Pages
276
ISBN-13
9781783606726
Description
"Although Shakespeare is rightly celebrated for the continued relevancy of his plays and poetry today, we too often lose sight of the wider historical context which shaped his work. In Shakespeare: Poet and Citizen, Victor Kiernan shows that Shakespeare was profoundly sensitive to the great social and political upheavals of his age. Shakespeare's life coincided with the first challenges to the institution of monarchy, as well as far-reaching transformations in the social hierarchy. By placing the plays within this context of an emerging modernity, Kiernan upends our perception of Shakespeare's writings. He shows that these social transformations, and especially the changing roles of women, are crucial to our understanding of the Comedies, in which the confusion of identity, disguise, and cross-dressing play a central role, while the Histories similarly reflect the demise of feudal allegiances and the development of the modern state."--
Subjects
The populace in Shakespeare
Shakespeare and the founders of liberty in America
Marxist Shakespeares
Philosophy and the Puzzles of Hamlet
As She Likes It
Shakespeare and Renaissance Politics
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shakespeare?
This edition of Shakespeare has approximately 276 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?
For most readers, Shakespeare typically takes between 5h 45m and 3h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,000 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 estimated word count for Shakespeare is approximately 69,000 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?
Shakespeare was written by Victor Kiernan, Wood, Michael.
When was Shakespeare published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.