How Long to Read Lucian's True History

How Long Does it Take to Read Lucian's True History?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 28 minutes to read Lucian's True History by Samosata Lucian

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

Description

True Stories or True Fictions is a parody of travel tales, by the Greek-speaking Assyrian author Lucian of Samosata, the earliest known fiction about travelling to outer space, alien life-forms and interplanetary warfare. Written in the 2nd century, the novel has been referred to as "the first known text that could be called science fiction". The work was intended by Lucian as a satire against contemporary and ancient sources, which quote fantastic and mythical events as truth. Lucian's True Stories eludes a clear-cut literary classification. Its multilayered character has given rise to interpretations as diverse as science fiction, fantasy, satire or parody, depending on how much importance scholars attach to Lucian's explicit intention of telling a story of falsehoods.

How long is Lucian's True History?

Lucian's True History by Samosata Lucian is 86 pages long, and a total of 22,016 words.

This makes it 29% the length of the average book. It also has 27% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lucian's True History Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours to read Lucian's True History aloud.

What Reading Level is Lucian's True History?

Lucian's True History 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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