How Long to Read Oedipus at Colonus

How Long Does it Take to Read Oedipus at Colonus?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles

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

Description

The latest title to join the acclaimed Greek Tragedy in New Translations series, Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus tells the story of the last day in the life of Oedipus. It was written at the end of the fifth century BCE in Athens, in the final years of the "Golden Age" of Athenian culture, and in the last year of Sophocles' own life. At the center of the play is the mysterious transformation of Oedipus from an old and blind beggar, totally dependent on his daughters, to the man who rises from his seat and, without help, leads everyone to the place where he is destined to die. In the background...

How long is Oedipus at Colonus?

Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Oedipus at Colonus Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Oedipus at Colonus aloud.

What Reading Level is Oedipus at Colonus?

Oedipus at Colonus 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.

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