How Long to Read The Metamorphoses

How Long Does it Take to Read The Metamorphoses?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read The Metamorphoses by Ovid

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

Description

Ovid’s famous mock epic—a treasury of myth and magic that is one of the greatest literary works of classical antiquity—is rendered into fluidly poetic English by world-renowned translator Allen Mandelbaum. Roman poet Ovid’s dazzling cycle of tales begins with the creation of the world and ends with the deification of Caesar Augustus. In between is a glorious panoply of the most famous myths and legends of the ancient Greek and Roman world—from Echo’s passion for Narcissus to Pygmalion’s living statue, from Perseus’s defeat of Medusa to the fall of Troy. Retold with Ovid’s irreverent flair,...

How long is The Metamorphoses?

The Metamorphoses by Ovid is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Metamorphoses Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read The Metamorphoses aloud.

What Reading Level is The Metamorphoses?

The Metamorphoses 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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