It takes the average reader 8 hours and 36 minutes to read Helen of Troy by Bettany Hughes
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
For 3,000 years, the woman known as Helen of Troy has been both the ideal symbol of beauty and a reminder of the terrible power beauty can wield.In her search for the identity behind this mythic figure, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes uses Homer’s account of Helen’s life to frame her own investigation. Tracing the cultural impact that Helen has had on both the ancient world and Western civilization, Hughes explores Helen’s role and representations in literature and in art throughout the ages. This is a masterly work of historical inquiry about one of the world’s most famous women.
Helen of Troy by Bettany Hughes is 512 pages long, and a total of 129,024 words.
This makes it 173% the length of the average book. It also has 158% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 45 minutes to read Helen of Troy aloud.
Helen of Troy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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