How Long to Read The Violent Hero

How Long Does it Take to Read The Violent Hero?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read The Violent Hero by Katherine Lu Hsu

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

Description

This book uses the mythological hero Heracles as a lens for investigating the nature of heroic violence in Archaic and Classical Greek literature, from Homer through to Aristophanes. Heracles was famous for his great victories as much as for his notorious failures. Driving each of these acts is his heroic violence, an ambivalent force that can offer communal protection as well as cause grievous harm. Drawing on evidence from epic, lyric poetry, tragedy, and comedy, this work illuminates the strategies used to justify and deflate the threatening aspects of violence. The mixed results of these...

How long is The Violent Hero?

The Violent Hero by Katherine Lu Hsu is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Violent Hero Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read The Violent Hero aloud.

What Reading Level is The Violent Hero?

The Violent Hero 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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