How Long to Read Herculaneum & Sardanapalus: Two Opera Libretti

How Long Does it Take to Read Herculaneum & Sardanapalus: Two Opera Libretti?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 27 minutes to read Herculaneum & Sardanapalus: Two Opera Libretti by Joseph Méry

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

Description

Two opera libretti focusing on the theme of the fiery sacrifice of the protagonists. HERCULANEUM, by Joseph Méry, a friend of Alexandre Dumas, is set in 79 A.D. in the doomed city of Herculaneum. Olympia, an oriental queen, sister of the Proconsul Nicanor, falls in love with Helios, a Christian. The queen seduces Helios and takes him from his betrothed, Lilia. Nicanor then tries to seduce and rape Lilia, but is thwarted when Mount Vesuvius erupts. The Christians die happy, believing that they are saved. SARDANAPALUS, by Henri Becque, is a powerful retelling of the fall of Assyria, and the immolation of its last king in the ruins of his capital city. Two French tragedies of love and life in the classical period.

How long is Herculaneum & Sardanapalus: Two Opera Libretti?

Herculaneum & Sardanapalus: Two Opera Libretti by Joseph Méry is 145 pages long, and a total of 36,975 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Herculaneum & Sardanapalus: Two Opera Libretti Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 22 minutes to read Herculaneum & Sardanapalus: Two Opera Libretti aloud.

What Reading Level is Herculaneum & Sardanapalus: Two Opera Libretti?

Herculaneum & Sardanapalus: Two Opera Libretti 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.

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