How Long to Read Pope's "Iliad"

How Long Does it Take to Read Pope's "Iliad"?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 37 minutes to read Pope's "Iliad" by Steven Shankman

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

Description

Explaining why the English Augustan Age could more accurately be called the Age of Passion than the Age of Reason, this book recovers the interpretive and stylistic aims of Pope and his contemporaries and addresses objections that have lost Pope's Iliad the audience it deserves. Controversial even before the appearance of the first of its six volumes in 1715, the work remains so today, little read in spite of Samuel Johnson's declaration that it is the noblest version [translation] of poetry the world has ever seen. Steven Shankman shows that Pope's translation embodies a much finer...

How long is Pope's "Iliad"?

Pope's "Iliad" by Steven Shankman is 214 pages long, and a total of 54,356 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pope's "Iliad" Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Pope's "Iliad" aloud.

What Reading Level is Pope's "Iliad"?

Pope's "Iliad" 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.

Where Can I Buy Pope's "Iliad"?

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