How Long to Read Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece

How Long Does it Take to Read Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece by W. H. D. Rouse

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

Description

The Adventures that Shaped the Western World First published in 1934, Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece has become one of the most popular, enduring--and captivating--retellings of the ancient myths for modern readers. Recognizing the sheer entertainment value of these timeless adventures, world renowned classical scholar W.H.D. Rouse delighted his students at the Perse School in Cambridge, England, with a conversational style and childlike wonder that made the legends come alive--a rare storytelling gift that continues to engage young and old alike. Many of the characters in this book are familiar to us--Helen of Troy, Icarus, Zeus, Athena, to name just a few--but rarely have their stories of war and adventure, bravery and romance, been so simply and thrillingly told. From the strong-arm heroics of Heracles, to the trickery of the Trojan Horse, from the seductions of Circe the sorceress, to the terrors of the Cyclops and Minotaur, these legends have outlived the culture that bore them. But while the ancient Greeks may be long gone, their fables and morals, their heroes and heroines, live on today…

How long is Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece?

Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece by W. H. D. Rouse is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece aloud.

What Reading Level is Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece?

Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece 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.

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