How Long to Read The Last Moon

How Long Does it Take to Read The Last Moon?

It takes the average reader and 26 minutes to read The Last Moon by Ignazio Salvatore Basile

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

Description

The drama, originally written in Sardinian language, now is bilingual, being translated into English by the same author.It has its roots in the megalithic culture of the Mediterranean sea, halfway between the history and miths of the island of Sardinia That' s the plot: Over the tribe of Nure reigns Itzocar, who rose in command twenty years before, when his brother Gonario, suddenly died.In so doing Itzocar has however willfully ignored the rules regarding the succession imposed by ancient tradition, who foresaw the Regency of Gonario's widow, Nakigia, at least until the grown age of his son Rumisu, still a child at the time of death of the king Gonario.Trying to legitimize and strengthen the usurped power Itzocar and authoritative Anù, Member of the Council of elders of Nure, combine a double marriage: Damasu, designed by his father Itzocar to succeed him on the throne, will marry Aristea (who is daughter to deceased King's sister, Alàshia), while Elki, son of Anù will marry Gula (daughter of Itzocar).But Nakigia, widow to Gonario, who is contrary to weddings, invited to depose the gifts on behalf of Anù, invites the nobles, priests and the people waiting for the awakening of Bithia Priestess ( mother of Iolaus), who has been doing the rite of incubation, waiting for a forseen dream, to refuse the wedding at least until Bithia's reveil.Rumisu, son to deceased King Gonario and to Nakigia, aims to remove Uncle Itzocar in the command, feeling empowered.While Nakigia exposes his call to wait, Bithia awakens and describes his dream of doom: a Sun swallowed by the Moon(Song of Bitia). Immediately after bursts on the scene Rumisu accusing Uncle Itzocar to have usurped the command (song of Rumisu).At the end of Rumisu's song, Damasu enters in defense of his father Itzocar.The two men fight hand-to-hand.The winner will be Rumisu. The loser Damasu abandons the village.Rumisu, ripped the stick and the mantle from his uncle Itzocar, that will follow with his wife Irìsa the defeated son, sits on the throne and invites Aristea to join him at his side. But Iolaus and Aristea announce their love. And while the people and the guards, let the two lovers pass by, sadly Rumisu will leave the scene defeated by his own lust for power.The ghost of King Gonario appears to underline the right rules with the song of Akinta Kamar.When Gonario goes out of scene, all the people will dance, celebrating the Last Moon, before the sun takes over the power for ever.

How long is The Last Moon?

The Last Moon by Ignazio Salvatore Basile is 26 pages long, and a total of 6,656 words.

This makes it 9% the length of the average book. It also has 8% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Last Moon Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 36 minutes to read The Last Moon aloud.

What Reading Level is The Last Moon?

The Last Moon is suitable for students ages 8 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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