How Long to Read Chapman's Homer

How Long Does it Take to Read Chapman's Homer?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 8 minutes to read Chapman's Homer by Homer

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

Description

George Chapman's translations of Homer are the most famous in the English language. Keats immortalized the work of the Renaissance dramatist and poet in the sonnet "On First Looking into Chapman's Homer." Swinburne praised the translations for their "romantic and sometimes barbaric grandeur," their "freshness, strength, and inextinguishable fire." The great critic George Saintsbury (1845-1933) wrote: "For more than two centuries they were the resort of all who, unable to read Greek, wished to know what Greek was. Chapman is far nearer Homer than any modern translator in any modern language." This volume presents the original (1611) text of Chapman's translation of the Iliad, making only a small number of modifications to punctuation and wording where they might confuse the modern reader. The editor, Allardyce Nicoll, provides an introduction and a glossary. Garry Wills contributes a preface, in which he explains how Chapman tapped into the poetic consonance between the semi-divine heroism of the Iliad's warriors and the cosmological symbols of Renaissance humanism.

How long is Chapman's Homer?

Chapman's Homer by Homer is 648 pages long, and a total of 167,184 words.

This makes it 219% the length of the average book. It also has 204% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Chapman's Homer Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 13 minutes to read Chapman's Homer aloud.

What Reading Level is Chapman's Homer?

Chapman's Homer 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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