How Long to Read The Ancient Aesthetics of Deception

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ancient Aesthetics of Deception?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 36 minutes to read The Ancient Aesthetics of Deception by Jonas Grethlein

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

Description

The concept of mimesis has dominated reflection on the nature and role, in Greek literature, of representation. Jonas Grethlein, in his ambitious new book, takes this reflection a step further. He argues that, beyond mimesis, there was an important but unacknowledged strand of reflection focused instead on the nuanced idea of apatē (often translated into English as 'deceit'), oscillating between notions of 'deception' and 'aesthetic illusion'. Many authors from Gorgias and Plato to Philo, Plutarch and Clement of Alexandria used this key concept to entwine aesthetics with ethics. In creatively exploring the various reconfigurations of apatē, and placing these in their socio-historical contexts, the book offers a bold new history of ancient aesthetics. It also explores the present significance of the aesthetics of deception, unlocking the potential of ancient reflection for current debates on the ethical dimension of representation. It will appeal to scholars in classics and literary theory alike.

How long is The Ancient Aesthetics of Deception?

The Ancient Aesthetics of Deception by Jonas Grethlein is 333 pages long, and a total of 84,249 words.

This makes it 112% the length of the average book. It also has 103% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ancient Aesthetics of Deception Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 40 minutes to read The Ancient Aesthetics of Deception aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ancient Aesthetics of Deception?

The Ancient Aesthetics of Deception is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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