How Long to Read The Parthenon Marbles

How Long Does it Take to Read The Parthenon Marbles?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 21 minutes to read The Parthenon Marbles by Christopher Hitchens

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

Description

The Parthenon Marbles (formerly known as the Elgin Marbles), designed and executed by Pheidias to adorn the Parthenon, are perhaps the greatest of all classical sculptures. In 1801, Lord Elgin, then ambassador to the Turkish government, had chunks of the frieze sawn off and shipped to England, where they were subsequently seized by Parliament and sold to the British Museum to help pay off Elgin’s debts. This scandal, exacerbated by the inept handling of the sculptures by their self-appointed guardians, remains unresolved to this day. In his fierce, eloquent account of a shameful piece of...

How long is The Parthenon Marbles?

The Parthenon Marbles by Christopher Hitchens is 201 pages long, and a total of 50,451 words.

This makes it 68% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Parthenon Marbles Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 35 minutes to read The Parthenon Marbles aloud.

What Reading Level is The Parthenon Marbles?

The Parthenon Marbles 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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