How Long to Read Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy

How Long Does it Take to Read Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy by Simon Goldhill

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

Description

Written by one of the best-known interpreters of classical literature today, Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy presents a revolutionary take on the work of this great classical playwright and on how our understanding of tragedy has been shaped by our literary past. Simon Goldhill sheds new light on Sophocles' distinctive brilliance as a dramatist, illuminating such aspects of his work as his manipulation of irony, his construction of dialogue, and his deployment of the actors and the chorus. Goldhill also investigates how nineteenth-century critics like Hegel, Nietzsche, and Wagner...

How long is Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy?

Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy by Simon Goldhill is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy aloud.

What Reading Level is Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy?

Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy 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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