How Long to Read Plutarch's Life of Alcibiades

How Long Does it Take to Read Plutarch's Life of Alcibiades?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 20 minutes to read Plutarch's Life of Alcibiades by Simon Verdegem

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

Description

At the beginning of the second century C.E., Plutarch of Chaeronea wrote a series of pairs of biographies of Greek and Roman statesmen. Their purpose is moral: the reader is invited to reflect on important ethical issues and to use the example of these great men from the past to improve his or her own conduct. This book off ers the first full-scale commentary on the Life of Alcibiades. It examines how Plutarch's biography of one of classical Athens' most controversial politicians functions within the moral program of the Parallel Lives. Built upon the narratological distinction between story...

How long is Plutarch's Life of Alcibiades?

Plutarch's Life of Alcibiades by Simon Verdegem is 500 pages long, and a total of 125,000 words.

This makes it 169% the length of the average book. It also has 153% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Plutarch's Life of Alcibiades Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 23 minutes to read Plutarch's Life of Alcibiades aloud.

What Reading Level is Plutarch's Life of Alcibiades?

Plutarch's Life of Alcibiades 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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