Plays (36) vs Works (46): Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: English literature: Shakespeare texts, Tragicomedy, Performing Arts, Shipwrecks, Survival after airplane accidents, English drama
Side by side
The verdict
- Plays (36) is the quickest read — about 17 hours vs 63 for Works (46).
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Reception
| Plays (36) | Works (46) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 21 | — |
| Editions | 256 | 45 |
| Pages | 928 | 3419 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Plays (36) or Works (46)?
Plays (36) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Plays (36) (928 pages, ≈ 17 h 11 m); Works (46) (3419 pages, ≈ 63 h 19 m).
Which is harder to read: Plays (36) or Works (46)?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Plays (36): Demanding; Works (46): Demanding.