How Long to Read Alcestis

How Long Does it Take to Read Alcestis?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 2 minutes to read Alcestis by Euripides

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

Description

At once a vigorous translation of one of Euripides' most subtle and witty plays, and a wholly fresh interpretation, this version reveals for the first time the extraordinary formal beauty and thematic concentration of the Alcestis.William Arrowsmith, eminent classical scholar, translator, and General Editor of this highly praised series, rejects the standard view of the Alcestis as a psychological study of the egotist Admetos and his naive but devoted wife. His translation, instead, presents the play as a drama of humanexistence--in keeping with the tradition of Greek tragedy--with...

How long is Alcestis?

Alcestis by Euripides is 122 pages long, and a total of 30,744 words.

This makes it 41% the length of the average book. It also has 38% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Alcestis Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 48 minutes to read Alcestis aloud.

What Reading Level is Alcestis?

Alcestis is suitable for students ages 10 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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