How Long to Read The Iliad

How Long Does it Take to Read The Iliad?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 25 minutes to read The Iliad by Geoffrey Stephen Kirk

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

Description

This is the second volume in the major six-volume commentary on The Iliad now being prepared under the general editorship of Professor Kirk. Volume I was published in 1985. As before the volume consists of four introductory essays followed by the commentary itself. The Greek text is not included. This project is the first large-scale commentary on The Iliad for nearly 100 years, and takes special account of language, style and thematic structure as well as of the complex social and cultural background to the work.

How long is The Iliad?

The Iliad by Geoffrey Stephen Kirk is 376 pages long, and a total of 96,256 words.

This makes it 127% the length of the average book. It also has 118% 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 8 hours and 45 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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