#39 in Drama & theatre
Twelfth Night
- 152
- Pages
- about 3 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola falls in love with the Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her, thinking she is a man.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 50 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 21% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Drama & theatre average of 7.6. That is how 7.5 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.4 | 34 | 68% |
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 16 | 32% |
Frequently asked
What is Twelfth Night rated?
7.5 out of 10, from 50 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Twelfth Night worth reading?
Readers give it 7.5/10 from 50 ratings, which puts it ahead of 30 % of the Drama & theatre shelf.
How long does it take to read Twelfth Night?
About 3 hours at an average reading pace — 152 pages.
Where does Twelfth Night rank?
#39 in Drama & theatre on the current snapshot.
How long is Twelfth Night?
It has 152 pages — shorter than 99% of the ranked books in Drama & theatre.
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