How Long to Read Electra, Ancient and Modern

How Long Does it Take to Read Electra, Ancient and Modern?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Electra, Ancient and Modern by Anastasia Bakogianni

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

Description

Electra is a unique, complex, and fascinating Greek tragic heroine, who became a source of inspiration for countless playwrights, artists, musicians and filmmakers. The daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra she famously supported her brother's quest to avenge their father's murder even at the cost of matricide. Her passion for justice and her desire for vengeance have echoed down the centuries to the modern era. Electra, ancient and modern, examines the treatment of Electra by all three ancient tragedians, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, and their dialogue with the mythical tradition that preceded them. The focus then shifts forward in time to case studies of her reception in the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Gradually Electra's dark desires re-emerge over the course of these three centuries until her passionate cries for vengeance are heard once again.

How long is Electra, Ancient and Modern?

Electra, Ancient and Modern by Anastasia Bakogianni is 250 pages long, and a total of 62,500 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Electra, Ancient and Modern Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 41 minutes to read Electra, Ancient and Modern aloud.

What Reading Level is Electra, Ancient and Modern?

Electra, Ancient and Modern 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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