How Long to Read Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World

How Long Does it Take to Read Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World by Simon Hornblower

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

Description

This volume takes as its subject one of the most important Greek poems of the Hellenistic period: the Alexandra attributed to Lykophron, probably written in about 190 BC. At 1474 lines and with a riddling narrative and a preponderance of unusual vocabulary it is a notoriously challenging prospect for scholars, but it also sheds crucial light on Greek religion (in particular the role of women) and on foundation myths and myths of colonial identity. Most of the poem purports to be a prophecy by the Trojan princess, Kassandra, who foretells the conflicts between Europe and Asia from the Trojan...

How long is Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World?

Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World by Simon Hornblower is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World aloud.

What Reading Level is Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World?

Lykophron's Alexandra, Rome, and the Hellenistic World 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.

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