How Long to Read Under the Sign of the Shield

How Long Does it Take to Read Under the Sign of the Shield?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 1 minute to read Under the Sign of the Shield by Froma I. Zeitlin

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

Description

A study of the last drama of Aeschylus' trilogy concerned with the fortunes of the house of Laius that ends with the story of Oedipus' sons, the enemy brothers, who self-destruct in mutual fratricide but thereby save the besieged city of Thebes. The book's findings, however, far exceed these limits to explore the relationships between language and kinship, as between family and city, self and society, and Greek ideas about the nature of human development and identity.

How long is Under the Sign of the Shield?

Under the Sign of the Shield by Froma I. Zeitlin is 177 pages long, and a total of 45,489 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Under the Sign of the Shield Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 8 minutes to read Under the Sign of the Shield aloud.

What Reading Level is Under the Sign of the Shield?

Under the Sign of the Shield is suitable for students ages 10 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.

Where Can I Buy Under the Sign of the Shield?

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