How Long to Read The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome by Amanda Wilcox

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

Description

Amanda Wilcox offers an innovative approach to two major collections of Roman letters—Cicero’s Ad Familiares and Seneca’s Moral Epistles—informed by modern cross-cultural theories of gift-giving. By viewing letters and the practice of correspondence as a species of gift exchange, Wilcox provides a nuanced analysis of neglected and misunderstood aspects of Roman epistolary rhetoric and the social dynamics of friendship in Cicero’s correspondence. Turning to Seneca, she shows that he both inherited and reacted against Cicero’s euphemistic rhetoric and social practices, and she analyzes how...

How long is The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome?

The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome by Amanda Wilcox is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome?

The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome 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.

Where Can I Buy The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome?

The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome by Amanda Wilcox is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Gift of Correspondence in Classical Rome by Amanda Wilcox on Amazon click the button below.