How Long to Read Two Faces of Oedipus

How Long Does it Take to Read Two Faces of Oedipus?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read Two Faces of Oedipus by Sophocles

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

Description

Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus is the most famous of ancient tragedies and a literary masterpiece. It is not, however, the only classical dramatization of Oedipus' quest to discover his identity. Between four and five hundred years after Sophocles' play was first performed, Seneca composed a fine, but neglected and often disparaged Latin tragedy on the same subject, which, in some ways, comes closer to our common understanding of the Oedipus myth. Now, modern readers can compare the two versions, in new translations by Frederick Ahl.Balancing poetry and clarity, yet staying scrupulously close to...

How long is Two Faces of Oedipus?

Two Faces of Oedipus by Sophocles is 266 pages long, and a total of 68,096 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Two Faces of Oedipus Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 12 minutes to read Two Faces of Oedipus aloud.

What Reading Level is Two Faces of Oedipus?

Two Faces of Oedipus 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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