How Long to Read Homer and His Iliad

How Long Does it Take to Read Homer and His Iliad?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 22 minutes to read Homer and His Iliad by Robin Lane Fox

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

Description

A groundbreaking reassessment of the Iliad, uncovering how the poem was written and why it remains enduringly powerful The Iliad is the world’s greatest epic poem—heroic battle and divine fate set against the Trojan War. Its beauty and profound bleakness are intensely moving, but great questions remain: Where, how, and when was it composed and why does it endure? Robin Lane Fox addresses these questions, drawing on a lifelong love and engagement with the poem. He argues for a place, a date, and a method for its composition—subjects of ongoing controversy—combining the detailed expertise of a historian with a poetic reader’s sensitivity. Lane Fox considers hallmarks of the poem; its values, implicit and explicit; its characters; its women; its gods; and even its horses. Thousands of readers turn to the Iliad every year. Drawing on fifty years of reading and research, Lane Fox offers us a breathtaking tour of this magnificent text, revealing why the poem has endured for ages.

How long is Homer and His Iliad?

Homer and His Iliad by Robin Lane Fox is 321 pages long, and a total of 80,571 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Homer and His Iliad Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 20 minutes to read Homer and His Iliad aloud.

What Reading Level is Homer and His Iliad?

Homer and His Iliad is suitable for students ages 12 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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