How Long to Read Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (Delphi Classics)

How Long Does it Take to Read Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (Delphi Classics)?

It takes the average reader 62 hours and 59 minutes to read Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (Delphi Classics) by Torquato Tasso

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

Description

Torquato Tasso’s masterpiece ‘Jerusalem Delivered’ is a heroic epic poem in ottava rima, composed while the poet was incarcerated in the asylum of Santa Anna. First published in 1581, it remains one of the greatest achievements of the Italian Renaissance. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Tasso’s complete epic poem, with multiple translations, the original Italian text, beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Tasso's life and ‘Jerusalem Delivered’ * Concise introduction to the epic poem * 3 translations of ‘Jerusalem Delivered’ — including the first English translation by Carew, available in no other collection. * Also features Fairfax’s seminal translation and the more recent John Kingston James translation, appearing here for the first time in digital print * Images of how the epic was first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original text * Excellent formatting of the epic poem * Easily locate the cantos you want to read * Provides a special dual Italian and English text, allowing readers to compare the poem, stanza by stanza, between the original text and both Fairfax and James’ translation – ideal for students * Features Leigh Hunt’s biography - discover Tasso's literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to see our wide range of poet titles CONTENTS: The Epic Poem JERUSALEM DELIVERED SIR RICHARD CAREW 1595 TRANSLATION EDWARD FAIRFAX 1600 TRANSLATION JOHN KINGSTON JAMES 1865 TRANSLATION The Italian Text CONTENTS OF THE ITALIAN TEXT The Dual Text THE DUAL ITALIAN AND ENGLISH TEXTS The Biography TASSO’S LIFE AND GENIUS by Leigh Hunt Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of poetry titles or buy the entire Delphi Poets Series as a Super Set

How long is Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (Delphi Classics)?

Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (Delphi Classics) by Torquato Tasso is 3,677 pages long, and a total of 944,989 words.

This makes it 1241% the length of the average book. It also has 1155% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (Delphi Classics) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 86 hours and 3 minutes to read Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (Delphi Classics) aloud.

What Reading Level is Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (Delphi Classics)?

Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (Delphi Classics) 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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