How Long to Read The Silvae of Statius

How Long Does it Take to Read The Silvae of Statius?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 20 minutes to read The Silvae of Statius by Publius Papinius Statius

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

Description

Publius Papinius Statius lived from the 40s to the mid-90s C.E. Born in Naples, he was the son of a professional poet and teacher. In his teens he moved to Rome, and there, some years later, he embarked on his own career in poetry. Published near the end of his life, the Silvae is a collection of witty and engaging occasional poems, but beyond their verbal artistry lies their importance as social documents, contemporary witnesses to the Roman world during the reign of Domitian. The poems open a literary window on the material culture of the age and provide valuable insight into the lives of the Roman elite. Betty Rose Nagle's graceful translation brings the world of Statius alive, making accessible this important literary gem. Her Introduction locates Statius in his historical and literary context, considers the importance of his Silvae, and gives a brief history of the text.

How long is The Silvae of Statius?

The Silvae of Statius by Publius Papinius Statius is 260 pages long, and a total of 65,000 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Silvae of Statius Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to read The Silvae of Statius aloud.

What Reading Level is The Silvae of Statius?

The Silvae of Statius 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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