How Long to Read Amphitrvo

How Long Does it Take to Read Amphitrvo?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 4 minutes to read Amphitrvo by Titus Maccius Plautus

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

Description

Plautus' Amphitruo is the sole specimen of mythological burlesque in ancient comedy to come down to us in nearly complete form. This sex farce delighted Roman audiences and readers for centuries and continues to inspire adaptations to this day. Dr Christenson utilizes recent work in performance criticism in conjunction with traditional philological analysis to provide new insights into the play in performance. The edition aims to recover the essence of Plautine spectacle from the most concrete details of staging to the complex performative dynamics played out among the actors themselves and the actors and the audience. Included in the Introduction is an account of the mythic and dramatic background to Plautus' play as well as of its influence in post-classical drama. Plautus' metres are explained in a manner students will find helpful and instructive. Dr Christenson presents a new text that includes stage directions in English.

How long is Amphitrvo?

Amphitrvo by Titus Maccius Plautus is 356 pages long, and a total of 91,136 words.

This makes it 120% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Amphitrvo Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 18 minutes to read Amphitrvo aloud.

What Reading Level is Amphitrvo?

Amphitrvo 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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