How Long to Read Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus

How Long Does it Take to Read Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus by Fiona Macintosh

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

Description

Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus (or Oedipus Rex) has exerted more influence than any other drama, ancient or modern, on the history of theatre, and this influence has extended far beyond the boundaries of the western theatrical tradition to include African and Oriental theatre histories as well. This volume traces Sophocles' paradigmatic ancient tragedy from its first appearance on the stage in the fifth century BC to present day productions. The afterlife of Oedipus has played a key role in the history of ideas, and this volume examines its centrality to the history of stage censorship and political and cultural upheaval across the centuries. More recently, the protagonist has come under close scrutiny in his association with the Oedipus of psychoanalytical theory. Macintosh demonstrates how, by following the fortunes of Sophocles' Oedipus on the world stage, one witnesses its intersection with and impact upon the history of theatre and the history of ideas.

How long is Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus?

Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus by Fiona Macintosh is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus aloud.

What Reading Level is Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus?

Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus 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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