How Long to Read Letter and Report on the Discoveries at Herculaneum

How Long Does it Take to Read Letter and Report on the Discoveries at Herculaneum?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 3 minutes to read Letter and Report on the Discoveries at Herculaneum by Johann Joachim Winckelmann

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Description

This new translation brings to light the early days of scientific archaeology and the unearthing and study of Herculaneum and Pompeii as observed by the erudite and acerbic art historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717–1768). His Letter, published in German in 1762, displays his extensive knowledge of geology, ancient literature, and art while offering a scathing critique of the Spanish Bourbon excavations around the Bay of Naples and of the officials involved. He further discusses these topics in his equally controversial Report of 1764. The introduction describes the context in which these texts were written, identifies various politicians, academics, and collectors, and elucidates topics of particular interest to Winckelmann, from artifacts to local customs to the contents of ancient papyri. The illustrations, particularly those from the Bourbon publication—Le Antichità di Ercolano (1757–92)—illuminate how these monuments influenced contemporary perception of the ancient world.

How long is Letter and Report on the Discoveries at Herculaneum?

Letter and Report on the Discoveries at Herculaneum by Johann Joachim Winckelmann is 242 pages long, and a total of 60,984 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Letter and Report on the Discoveries at Herculaneum Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 33 minutes to read Letter and Report on the Discoveries at Herculaneum aloud.

What Reading Level is Letter and Report on the Discoveries at Herculaneum?

Letter and Report on the Discoveries at Herculaneum is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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