How long does it take to read Measure for Measure?
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare takes about 3 hours 14 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 3 hours 14 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1700. 176 pages, about 48,400 words. Written for young adults.
7 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 5 hours 23 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 3 hours 14 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 1 minute |
The page count is the median across 317 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This play examines the nature of mercy and justice, proposing that a good government is one that is flexible and based on common sense.
Subjects: Drama, Chastity, Brothers and sisters, Comedy, Problems, exercises, Bibliography
