How Long to Read A Commentary on Plutarch's Pericles

How Long Does it Take to Read A Commentary on Plutarch's Pericles?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 32 minutes to read A Commentary on Plutarch's Pericles by Philip A. Stadter

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Plutarch's Life of Pericles is one of the outstanding works of ancient biography. Called by some a coward and others a boor, Pericles was a genius as a statesman. He ruled Athens like a monarch between 441 and 430 B.C., a period of great political and intellectual achievement. In the first comprehensive commentary in this century on Plutarch's text, Philip Stadter explores both the literary and historical aspects of this extraordinary work, which is included here in Greek in its entirety. In an extensive introduction, Stadter considers the broad questions of the biography's structure, its place and importance within Plutarch's body of literary works, and its relation to its companion piece, the Fabius Maximus. He discussed Plutarch's historical method and argues that the biographer's innovative and thorough use of sources, especially contemporary histories, make Pericles particularly valuable to modern scholars. Examining the literary devices that shape and organize the work, Stadter analyzes the Greek text line by line. A detailed study of word usage and meaning complements grammatical and lexicographical notes that make the peculiarities of Plutarch's Greek accessible to readers unfamiliar with the original text. This evaluation of Plutarch's biographical technique is exceptional in its combination of archaeological, epigraphical, and historical analysis. Pericles emerges from the discussion as a masterpiece of later Greek prose and biography. Stadter's thorough and insightful analysis secures the importance of this text as both a work of literature and a vivid depiction of the society, culture, and politics of fifth-century Athens. Originally published in 1989. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

How long is A Commentary on Plutarch's Pericles?

A Commentary on Plutarch's Pericles by Philip A. Stadter is 504 pages long, and a total of 128,016 words.

This makes it 170% the length of the average book. It also has 156% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Commentary on Plutarch's Pericles Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 39 minutes to read A Commentary on Plutarch's Pericles aloud.

What Reading Level is A Commentary on Plutarch's Pericles?

A Commentary on Plutarch's Pericles is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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