How Long to Read The Homeric Hymns

How Long Does it Take to Read The Homeric Hymns?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read The Homeric Hymns by Erwin Cook

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

Description

A rich source for students of Greek mythology and literature, the Homeric hymns are also fine poetry. Attributed by the ancients to Homer, these prooimia, or preludes, were actually composed over centuries and used by poets to prepare for the singing or recitation of longer portions of the Homeric epics. In his acclaimed translations of the hymns, Apostolos Athanassakis preserves the essential simplicity of the original Greek, offering a straightforward, line-by-line translation that makes no attempts to masquerade or modernize. For this long-awaited new edition, Athanassakis enhances his classic work with a comprehensive index, careful and selective changes in the translations themselves, and numerous additions to the notes which will enrich the reader's experience of these ancient and influential poems.

How long is The Homeric Hymns?

The Homeric Hymns by Erwin Cook is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Homeric Hymns Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read The Homeric Hymns aloud.

What Reading Level is The Homeric Hymns?

The Homeric Hymns 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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