How Long to Read The Odyssey of Homer

How Long Does it Take to Read The Odyssey of Homer?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 9 minutes to read The Odyssey of Homer by Richmond Lattimore

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

Description

Homer’s great epic The Odyssey—one of Western literature’s most enduring and important works—translated by Richmond Lattimore A classic for the ages, The Odyssey recounts Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War—and the obstacles he faces along the way to reclaim his throne, kingdom, and family in Ithaca. During his absence, his steadfast and clever wife, Penelope, and now teenaged son, Telemachus, have lived under the constant threat of ruthless suitors, all desperate to court Penelope and claim the throne. As the suitors plot Telemachus’ murder, the gods debate Odysseus’ fate. With help from the goddess Athena, the scattered family bides their time as Odysseus battles his way through storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops, the isle of witch-goddess Circe, the deadly Sirens’ song, a trek through the Underworld, and the omnipresent wrath of the scorned god Poseidon. An American poet and classicist, Richmond Lattimore’s translation of The Odyssey is widely considered among the best available in the English language. Lattimore breathes modern life into Homer’s epic, bringing this classic work of heroes, monsters, vengeful gods, treachery, and redemption to life for modern readers.

How long is The Odyssey of Homer?

The Odyssey of Homer by Richmond Lattimore is 715 pages long, and a total of 182,325 words.

This makes it 241% the length of the average book. It also has 223% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Odyssey of Homer Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 36 minutes to read The Odyssey of Homer aloud.

What Reading Level is The Odyssey of Homer?

The Odyssey of Homer 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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