How Long to Read Virgil's Aeneid

How Long Does it Take to Read Virgil's Aeneid?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read Virgil's Aeneid by David Ross

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

Description

Written by eminent scholar David O. Ross, this guide helps readers to engage with the poetry, thought, and background of Virgil’s great epic, suggesting both the depth and the beauty of Virgil’s poetic images and the mental images with which the Romans lived. Guides readers through the complexity of Virgil’s poetic style and imagery All extracts are translated, with original Latin given when necessary Provides useful historical and social context in which to understand the poem as it was viewed in its time Includes short introductions to important topics such as Roman religion and the Roman concept of ‘character’ Features a helpful appendix which clarifies how to read and hear the poem's Latin hexameter

How long is Virgil's Aeneid?

Virgil's Aeneid by David Ross is 168 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Virgil's Aeneid Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read Virgil's Aeneid aloud.

What Reading Level is Virgil's Aeneid?

Virgil's Aeneid 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.

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