How Long to Read Homer and the Resources of Memory

How Long Does it Take to Read Homer and the Resources of Memory?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 13 minutes to read Homer and the Resources of Memory by Elizabeth Minchin

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

Description

How could a poet who worked in an oral tradition maintain the momentum of his song? How could a poet such as Homer weave a tale which filled an evening or, perhaps, a whole long night? The answer lies in memory, as we have known. But this bald explanation does not do justice either to thecomplexity of memory or to the richness of the Homeric epics. Now that so much more information has become available to us, from cognitive psychology and linguistics, about the workings of the mind, we can identify with greater precision those contributions which memory makes to the composition andperformance of oral traditional song. In this study the author shows that the demands made on the poet, who relies neither on rote memory nor on written notes, have led him adopt to certain memory-based strategies which have left their traces in the text. What we discover is that the poet in an oraltradition makes intense and creative use of those resources of memory, which are available to us all - episodic memory, auditory memory, visual memory, and spatial memory - to assist him both in the preparation of his song and at the moment of performance.

How long is Homer and the Resources of Memory?

Homer and the Resources of Memory by Elizabeth Minchin is 247 pages long, and a total of 63,479 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Homer and the Resources of Memory Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 46 minutes to read Homer and the Resources of Memory aloud.

What Reading Level is Homer and the Resources of Memory?

Homer and the Resources of Memory 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.

Where Can I Buy Homer and the Resources of Memory?

Homer and the Resources of Memory by Elizabeth Minchin is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Homer and the Resources of Memory by Elizabeth Minchin on Amazon click the button below.