How Long to Read Horace's "Carmen Saeculare"

How Long Does it Take to Read Horace's "Carmen Saeculare"?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read Horace's "Carmen Saeculare" by Michael C. J. Putnam

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

Description

divThis is the first book devoted to Horace’s Carmen Saeculare, a poem commissioned by Roman emperor Augustus in 17 B.C.E. for choral performance at the Ludi Saeculares, the Secular Games. The poem is the first fully preserved Latin hymn whose circumstances of presentation are known, and it is the only lyric of Horace we can be certain was first presented orally. Michael C. J. Putnam offers a close and sensitive reading of this hymn, shedding new light on the richness and virtuosity of its poetry, on the many sources Horace drew on, and on the poem’s power and significance as a public ritual....

How long is Horace's "Carmen Saeculare"?

Horace's "Carmen Saeculare" by Michael C. J. Putnam is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Horace's "Carmen Saeculare" Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Horace's "Carmen Saeculare" aloud.

What Reading Level is Horace's "Carmen Saeculare"?

Horace's "Carmen Saeculare" 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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