How Long to Read The Essential Odyssey

How Long Does it Take to Read The Essential Odyssey?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 50 minutes to read The Essential Odyssey by Homer

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

Description

This generous abridgment of Stanley Lombardo's translation of the Odyssey offers more than half of the epic, including all of its best-known episodes and finest poetry, while providing concise summaries for omitted books and passages. Sheila Murnaghan's Introduction, a shortened version of her essay for the unabridged edition, is ideal for readers new to this remarkable tale of the homecoming of Odysseus.

How long is The Essential Odyssey?

The Essential Odyssey by Homer is 290 pages long, and a total of 72,500 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Essential Odyssey Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 36 minutes to read The Essential Odyssey aloud.

What Reading Level is The Essential Odyssey?

The Essential Odyssey 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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