How Long to Read The Elgin Marbles

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elgin Marbles?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 22 minutes to read The Elgin Marbles by Christopher Hitchens

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

Description

The Elgin Marbles, designed and executed by Phidias to adorn the Parthenon, are some of the most beautiful sculptures of ancient Greece. In 1801 Lord Elgin, then British ambassador to the Turkish government in Athens, had pieces of the frieze sawn off and removed to Britain, where they remain, igniting a storm of controversy which has continued to the present day. In the first full-length work on this fiercely debated issue, Christopher Hitchens recounts the history of these precious sculptures and forcefully makes the case for their return to Greece. Drawing out the artistic, moral, legal...

How long is The Elgin Marbles?

The Elgin Marbles by Christopher Hitchens is 138 pages long, and a total of 35,604 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elgin Marbles Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 14 minutes to read The Elgin Marbles aloud.

What Reading Level is The Elgin Marbles?

The Elgin Marbles is suitable for students ages 10 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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