How Long to Read Selected Letters

How Long Does it Take to Read Selected Letters?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read Selected Letters by Seneca

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

Description

'You ask what is the proper measure of wealth? The best measure is to have what is necessary, and next best, to have enough. Keep well!' The letters written by the Stoic philosopher and tragedian Seneca to his friend Lucilius are in effect moral essays, whose purpose is to reinforce Lucilius' struggle to achieve wisdom and serenity, uninfluenced by worldly emotions. Seneca advises his friend on how to do without what is superfluous, whether on the subject of happiness, riches, reputation, or the emotions. The letters include literary critical discussions, moral exhortation, exemplary heroes...

How long is Selected Letters?

Selected Letters by Seneca is 368 pages long, and a total of 94,944 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Selected Letters Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 38 minutes to read Selected Letters aloud.

What Reading Level is Selected Letters?

Selected Letters 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.

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