How Long to Read Para-Narratives in the Odyssey

How Long Does it Take to Read Para-Narratives in the Odyssey?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 5 minutes to read Para-Narratives in the Odyssey by Maureen Alden

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

Description

Readers coming to the Odyssey for the first time are often dazzled and bewildered by the wealth of material it contains which is seemingly unrelated to the central story: the main plot of Odysseus' return to Ithaca is complicated by myriad secondary narratives related by the poet and his characters, including Odysseus' own fantastic tales of Lotus Eaters, Sirens, and cannibal giants. Although these 'para-narratives' are a source of pleasure and entertainment in their own right, each also has a special relevance to its immediate context, elucidating Odysseus' predicament and also subtly...

How long is Para-Narratives in the Odyssey?

Para-Narratives in the Odyssey by Maureen Alden is 416 pages long, and a total of 106,496 words.

This makes it 140% the length of the average book. It also has 130% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Para-Narratives in the Odyssey Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 41 minutes to read Para-Narratives in the Odyssey aloud.

What Reading Level is Para-Narratives in the Odyssey?

Para-Narratives in the Odyssey 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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