How Long to Read Quintus Curtius: Books I-V

How Long Does it Take to Read Quintus Curtius: Books I-V?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 17 minutes to read Quintus Curtius: Books I-V by Quintus Curtius Rufus

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

Description

Quintus Curtius was apparently a rhetorician who lived in the first century of the Roman empire and, early in the reign of Claudius (41-54 CE), wrote a history of Alexander the Great in 10 books in clear and picturesque style for Latin readers. The first two books have not survived--the narrative begins with events in 333 BCE--and there is material missing from books V, VI, and X. One of his main sources is Cleitarchus who, about 300 BCE, had made Alexander's career a matter of marvellous adventure. Curtius is not a critical historian; and in his desire to entertain and to stress the personality of Alexander, he elaborates effective scenes, omits much that is important for history, and does not worry about chronology. But he does not invent things, except speeches and letters inserted into the narrative by traditional habit. 'I copy more than I believe', he says. Three features of his story are narrative of exciting experiences, development of a hero's character, and a disposition to moralise. His history is one of the five extant works on which historians rely for the career of Alexander the Great.

How long is Quintus Curtius: Books I-V?

Quintus Curtius: Books I-V by Quintus Curtius Rufus is 486 pages long, and a total of 124,416 words.

This makes it 164% the length of the average book. It also has 152% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Quintus Curtius: Books I-V Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 19 minutes to read Quintus Curtius: Books I-V aloud.

What Reading Level is Quintus Curtius: Books I-V?

Quintus Curtius: Books I-V is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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