Shakespeare
Graham Holderness
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at 250 WPM1h 36m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 1h 36m to read Shakespeare.
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Shakespeare
Published
August 6, 1991
Publisher
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Pages
96
ISBN-13
9780140772401
ISBN-10
0140772405
Description
"This new treatment of Shakespeare's historical dramas starts out from the social and cultural context in which these 'historical' plays of chivalric antiquity, epic heroism and masculine virtue were produced, and suggests that we need to understand these plays primarily in terms of historical, cultural and sexual difference, and as the celebration and exploration of values that were relatively marginal to central priorities of the late Tudor state. The plays depict a history clearly and sharply differentiated from their own contemporary present, and therefore understandably remote and alien." "Holderness brings a completely new approach to the corpus of Shakespeare's history plays, reviewing early modern sources in the light of modern theory and modern views informed by rereadings of the past."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shakespeare?
This edition of Shakespeare has approximately 96 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 2h 0m and 1h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 24,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 24,000 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 24,000 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 Graham Holderness.
When was Shakespeare published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 6, 1991. The original work may have been published on a different date.