How Long to Read Thebaid

By Publius Papinius Statius

How Long Does it Take to Read Thebaid?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 17 minutes to read Thebaid by Publius Papinius Statius

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

Description

The Thebaid of Publius Papinas Statius, an epic poem in twelve books completed in about A.D. 90, has been thought by many to stand second only to Virgil's Aeneid among Latin narrative poems. It tells of the war between Eteocles and Polynices, sons of Oedipus, for the throne of Thebes. Rich in incident and always dramatic in tone, it unfolds a panorama of human ambition and violence, triumph and catastrophe. Though remaining within the Homeric and Virgilian tradition, it achieves its own power and vitality in thought, language, and description. This new translation captures all power of the Latin original, demonstrating that the Thebaid is not only a masterpiece of poetry but a compelling story, at times horrifying, noble, and pathetic, of humankind bound by the power of Fate.

How long is Thebaid?

Thebaid by Publius Papinius Statius is 373 pages long, and a total of 94,369 words.

This makes it 126% the length of the average book. It also has 115% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Thebaid Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 35 minutes to read Thebaid aloud.

What Reading Level is Thebaid?

Thebaid 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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