How Long to Read Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus

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

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus by Jennifer R. March

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

Description

Oedipus Tyrannus by the great tragedian Sophocles is one of the most famous works of ancient Greek literature. The play has always been admired for the tight unity of its plot; every bit of every scene counts towards the dramatic effect. The action is concentrated into a single day in Oedipus' life; his heinous crimes of unwittingly killing his father and marrying his mother all lie long ago in the past, and now, in the action of this one day, there awaits for him only the discovery of the truth. Oedipus is portrayed as a noble king, deeply devoted to his people and they to him. Proud of his...

How long is Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus?

Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus by Jennifer R. March 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: Oedipus Tyrannus Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute 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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