How Long to Read The Iliad

How Long Does it Take to Read The Iliad?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 27 minutes to read The Iliad by Homer

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

Description

With her virtuoso translation, classicist and bestselling author Caroline Alexander brings to life Homer’s timeless epic of the Trojan War Composed around 730 B.C., Homer’s Iliad recounts the events of a few momentous weeks in the protracted ten-year war between the invading Achaeans, or Greeks, and the Trojans in their besieged city of Ilion. From the explosive confrontation between Achilles, the greatest warrior at Troy, and Agamemnon, the inept leader of the Greeks, through to its tragic conclusion, The Iliad explores the abiding, blighting facts of war. Soldier and civilian, victor and...

How long is The Iliad?

The Iliad by Homer is 608 pages long, and a total of 156,864 words.

This makes it 205% the length of the average book. It also has 192% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Iliad Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 17 minutes to read The Iliad aloud.

What Reading Level is The Iliad?

The Iliad 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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