How Long to Read The Empire of the Self

How Long Does it Take to Read The Empire of the Self?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 16 minutes to read The Empire of the Self by Christopher Star

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

Description

In The Empire of the Self, Christopher Star studies the question of how political reality affects the concepts of body, soul, and self. Star argues that during the early Roman Empire the establishment of autocracy and the development of a universal ideal of individual autonomy were mutually enhancing phenomena. The Stoic ideal of individual empire or complete self-command is a major theme of Seneca’s philosophical works. The problematic consequences of this ideal are explored in Seneca’s dramatic and satirical works, as well as in the novel of his contemporary Petronius. Star examines the rhetorical links between these diverse texts. He also demonstrates a significant point of contact between two writers generally thought to be antagonists—the idea that imperial speech structures reveal the self. -- James Ker, University of Pennsylvania

How long is The Empire of the Self?

The Empire of the Self by Christopher Star is 313 pages long, and a total of 79,189 words.

This makes it 106% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Empire of the Self Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 12 minutes to read The Empire of the Self aloud.

What Reading Level is The Empire of the Self?

The Empire of the Self 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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