How Long to Read The Speeches in Vergil's Aeneid

How Long Does it Take to Read The Speeches in Vergil's Aeneid?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 35 minutes to read The Speeches in Vergil's Aeneid by Gilbert Highet

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

Description

In the Aeneid men, women, gods, and goddesses are characterized by the speeches assigned to them far more than by descriptions of their appearance or behavior. Most of the speeches are highly emotional and individualized, reminding us of the most powerful utterances of Greek tragedy. Gilbert Highet has analyzed all the speeches in the Aeneid, using statistical techniques as well as more traditional methods of scholarship. He has classified the speeches; identified their models in earlier Greek and Latin literature; analyzed their structure; and discussed their importance in the portrayal of...

How long is The Speeches in Vergil's Aeneid?

The Speeches in Vergil's Aeneid by Gilbert Highet is 392 pages long, and a total of 98,784 words.

This makes it 132% the length of the average book. It also has 121% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Speeches in Vergil's Aeneid Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 59 minutes to read The Speeches in Vergil's Aeneid aloud.

What Reading Level is The Speeches in Vergil's Aeneid?

The Speeches in Vergil's Aeneid 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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