How Long to Read The Nature of Things

How Long Does it Take to Read The Nature of Things?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read The Nature of Things by Lucretius

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

Description

Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a scientific and philosophical treatise with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour he demonstrates to humanity that in death there is nothing to fear since the soul is mortal, and the world and everything in it is governed by the mechanical laws of nature and not by gods; and that by believing this men can live in peace of mind and happiness. He bases this on the atomic theory expounded by the Greek philosopher Epicurus, and continues with an examination of sensation, sex, cosmology, meteorology, and geology, all...

How long is The Nature of Things?

The Nature of Things by Lucretius is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Nature of Things Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read The Nature of Things aloud.

What Reading Level is The Nature of Things?

The Nature of Things 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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