How Long to Read Homer’s Iliad

How Long Does it Take to Read Homer’s Iliad?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 49 minutes to read Homer’s Iliad by William Guy

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

Description

The brutal wrath of Akhilleus and what follows from it. The Ur-text and the Ur-tragedy of Western literature. Homer’s ILIAD is both the simplest and also the most complex and beautiful poem ever written about war and about those who engage in it. War’s pity, war’s desolation, war’s stupidity and (some would say) war’s glory. A mirror of human conduct. A necessary primer for statesmen. The cautionary image of what it means to send young people off to war and have them blow each other to pieces. Homer’s epic newly translated from the Greek.

How long is Homer’s Iliad?

Homer’s Iliad by William Guy is 576 pages long, and a total of 147,456 words.

This makes it 194% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Homer’s Iliad Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 25 minutes to read Homer’s Iliad aloud.

What Reading Level is Homer’s Iliad?

Homer’s 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.

Where Can I Buy Homer’s Iliad?

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