How Long to Read The Iliad and the Odyssey

How Long Does it Take to Read The Iliad and the Odyssey?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 1 minute to read The Iliad and the Odyssey by Jan Parker

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

Description

The Iliad dealing with the final stages of the Trojan War and The Odyssey with return and aftermath were central to the Classical Greeks' self identity and world view. Epic poems attributed to Homer, they underpinned ideas about heroism, masculinity and identity; about glory, sacrifice and the pity of war; about what makes life worth living. From Achilles, Patroclus and Agamemnon in the Greek camp, Hektor, Paris and Helen in Troy's citadel, the drama of the battlefield and the gods looking on, to Odysseus' adventures and vengeful return - Jan Parker here offers the ideal companion to exploring key events, characters and major themes. A book-by-book synopsis and commentary discuss the heroes' relationships, values and psychology and the narratives' shimmering presentation of war, its victims and the challenges of return and reintegration. Essays set the epics in their historical context and trace the key terms; the 'Journey Home from War' continues with 'Afterstories' of both heroes and their women. Whether you've always wanted to go deeper into these extraordinary works or are coming to them for the first time, The Iliad and the Odyssey: The Trojan War, Tragedy and Aftermath will help you understand and enjoy Homer's monumentally important work.

How long is The Iliad and the Odyssey?

The Iliad and the Odyssey by Jan Parker is 474 pages long, and a total of 120,396 words.

This makes it 160% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Iliad and the Odyssey Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 57 minutes to read The Iliad and the Odyssey aloud.

What Reading Level is The Iliad and the Odyssey?

The Iliad and the Odyssey 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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Where Can I Buy The Iliad and the Odyssey?

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