It takes the average reader 2 hours and 10 minutes to read Euripides' Bacchae: A Study Guide by P. Kenney
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Euripides' Bacchae: A Study Guide The Bacchae is one of Euripides' final plays. It is the story of the punishment of the Theban royal family who dared to deny that Dionysus; the God of wine and breaker of barriers and conventions was a God. This Study Guide explores the structure of the play and the epic and mythical traditions associated with the God Dionysus and also the city of Thebes, which features strongly in many Greek Tragedies. Euripides' Bacchae remains a popular text for students of Ancient Greek Civilization, but is also a popular text for students of Theatre Studies. This study guide has been written to assist the learner in understanding the play and context of Euripides' Bacchae. This Study Guide will also help to lay a sound foundation for those who go on to study the Ancient World at a higher (degree) level as well as appeal to those who are interested in learning more about the Ancient World generally. Euripides' Bacchae: A Study Guide includes; - An introduction to Greek tragedy and its key concepts - Analysis of Aristotle's commentary on Greek Tragedy - Synopsis of the play - An overview of the Greek myths surrounding Cadmus, Dionysus and others - Analysis of the role and function of the chorus - Analysis of the episodes of the play and the characters - Themes of justice and revenge, pollution and burial.
Euripides' Bacchae: A Study Guide by P. Kenney is 130 pages long, and a total of 32,500 words.
This makes it 44% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 57 minutes to read Euripides' Bacchae: A Study Guide aloud.
Euripides' Bacchae: A Study Guide is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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