How Long to Read The Georgics: A Poem of the Land

How Long Does it Take to Read The Georgics: A Poem of the Land?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 43 minutes to read The Georgics: A Poem of the Land by Virgil

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

Description

One of the greatest poems of the classical world, Virgil's Georgics is a glorious celebration of the eternal beauty of the natural world, now brought vividly to life in a powerful new translation. 'Georgic' means 'to work the earth', and this poetic guide to country living combines practical wisdom on tending the land with exuberant fantasy and eulogies to the rhythms of nature. It describes hills strewn with wild berries in 'vine-spread autumn'; recommends watching the stars to determine the right time to plant seeds; and gives guidance on making wine and keeping bees. Yet the Georgics also tells of angry gods, bloody battles and a natural world fraught with danger from storms, pests and plagues. Expansive in its scope, lush in its language, this extraordinary work is at once a reflection on the cycles of life, death and rebirth, an argument for the nobility of labour and an impassioned reflection on the Roman Empire of Virgil's times. Kimberly Johnson's lyrical verse translation captures all the rich beauty and abundant imagery of the original, re-creating this ancient masterpiece for our times.

How long is The Georgics: A Poem of the Land?

The Georgics: A Poem of the Land by Virgil is 222 pages long, and a total of 55,944 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Georgics: A Poem of the Land Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 5 minutes to read The Georgics: A Poem of the Land aloud.

What Reading Level is The Georgics: A Poem of the Land?

The Georgics: A Poem of the Land 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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