How Long to Read The Classical Tradition

How Long Does it Take to Read The Classical Tradition?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 53 minutes to read The Classical Tradition by Gilbert Highet

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

Description

Originally published in 1949, Gilbert Highet's seminal The Classical Tradition is a herculean feat of comparative literature and a landmark publication in the history of classical reception. As Highet states in the opening lines of his Preface, this book outlines "the chief ways in which Greek and Latin influence has moulded the literatures of western Europe and America". With that simple statement, Highet takes his reader on a sweeping exploration of the history of western literature. To summarize what he covers is a near-impossible task. Discussions of Ovid and French literature of the...

How long is The Classical Tradition?

The Classical Tradition by Gilbert Highet is 808 pages long, and a total of 208,464 words.

This makes it 273% the length of the average book. It also has 255% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Classical Tradition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 18 hours and 59 minutes to read The Classical Tradition aloud.

What Reading Level is The Classical Tradition?

The Classical Tradition 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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