How long does it take to read Coriolanus?
Coriolanus by William Shakespeare takes about 3 hours 38 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 3 hours 38 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1734. 198 pages, about 54,450 words. Written for children.
8 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 6 hours 3 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 3 hours 38 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 16 minutes |
The page count is the median across 1,034 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
A proud Roman general conquers the Volscians, leads them against Rome in revenge for his banishment, and is killed by the Volscian general when Coriolanus is persuaded to spare the city.
Subjects: Drama, Generals, History, Juvenile drama, English drama, Heroes
