How Long to Read Martial: Select Epigrams

How Long Does it Take to Read Martial: Select Epigrams?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read Martial: Select Epigrams by Martial

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

Description

Despite his enduring popularity, Martial has recently suffered from serious critical neglect. The present work is the first edition of selections from Martial to be published for decades, and includes a fully representative selection of the oeuvre of the poet, who has often been criticised, unfairly, the authors argue, for obscenity and flattery of the Emperor Domitian. The epigrams included in the selection are organised under various heads, e.g. Martial and poetry, sexual mores, satirical pieces. A very full introduction deals with such topics as the prejudices and predilections of his audience which conditioned Martial's choice of subject matter, Martial's language, the structure and style of the epigrams, the epigrammatic tradition and Martial's creative engagement with it. The detailed commentary is suitable for use with undergraduates and is distinguished by its focus on social history as well as literary interpretation.

How long is Martial: Select Epigrams?

Martial: Select Epigrams by Martial is 390 pages long, and a total of 97,500 words.

This makes it 132% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Martial: Select Epigrams Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read Martial: Select Epigrams aloud.

What Reading Level is Martial: Select Epigrams?

Martial: Select Epigrams 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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