How Long to Read Metamorphosis (The Golden Ass)

How Long Does it Take to Read Metamorphosis (The Golden Ass)?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Metamorphosis (The Golden Ass) by Lucius Apuleius

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

Description

The Metamorphoses of Apuleius which St. Augustine referred to as The Golden Ass (Asinus aureus) is the only Ancient Roman novel in Latin to survive in its entirety. Simultaneously a blend of romantic adventure, fable, and religious testament, Metamorphoses (The Golden Ass) is one of the truly seminal works of European literature, of intrinsic interest as a novel in its own right, and one of the earliest examples of the picaresque. The story is about Lucius Apuleius, a young man of good birth, who, while disporting himself in the cities and along the roads of Thessaly, encountered many diverting and strange adventures. Not the least of these was that Apuleius suffered the indignity of being turned into an ass after trying to steal a sorceress's magic. How Apuleius supported his misfortune and how he contrived to dedicate himself to the one goddess who could help him resume his human form make up the body of this tale. The Golden Ass is rich in lusty incident, curious adventure, and bawdy wit. "Robert Graves' translation abandons the aureate latinity of Apuleius for a dry, sharp, plain style which is itself a small masterpiece of twentieth-century prose.

How long is Metamorphosis (The Golden Ass)?

Metamorphosis (The Golden Ass) by Lucius Apuleius is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Metamorphosis (The Golden Ass) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Metamorphosis (The Golden Ass) aloud.

What Reading Level is Metamorphosis (The Golden Ass)?

Metamorphosis (The Golden Ass) 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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