How Long to Read Euripides' Medea

How Long Does it Take to Read Euripides' Medea?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 30 minutes to read Euripides' Medea by Michael Ewans

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

Description

This book offers a new, accurate and actable translation of one of Euripides’ most popular plays, together with a commentary which provides insight into the challenges it sets for production and suggestions for how to solve them. The introduction discusses the social and cultural context of the play and its likely impact on the original audience, the way in which it was originally performed, the challenges which the lead roles present today and Medea’s implications for the modern audience. The text of the translation is followed by the 'Theatrical Commentary' section on the issues involved in staging each scene and chorus today, embodying insights gained from a professional production. Notes on the translation, a glossary of names, suggestions for further reading and a chronology of Euripides’ life and times round out the volume. The book is intended for use by theatre practitioners who wish to stage or workshop Medea and by students both of drama, theatre and performance and of classical studies.

How long is Euripides' Medea?

Euripides' Medea by Michael Ewans is 88 pages long, and a total of 22,704 words.

This makes it 30% the length of the average book. It also has 28% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Euripides' Medea Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 4 minutes to read Euripides' Medea aloud.

What Reading Level is Euripides' Medea?

Euripides' Medea 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.

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

Where Can I Buy Euripides' Medea?

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