Menaechmi
Titus Maccius Plautus
Reading Time
at 250 WPM2h 2m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 2m to read Menaechmi.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
5
days at 30 min/day
122
total minutes
Menaechmi
Published
1912
Publisher
Chatto & Windus
Pages
122
Description
Menaechmi is one of Plautus' liveliest and most entertaining comedies, the main inspiration for Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. Dr Gratwick's edition brings new light to bear on the interpretation of the play and on Plautus' place in the development of European comedy. Central to his treatment is the fact that Plautus was a dramatist who wrote to be heard rather than to be read. The various metres which he subtly and flexibly exploited for musical and dramatic effect are here explained in a way that challenges many received views but also offers the student practical assistance in grappling with the technical problems involved both on paper and in performance. The text has been newly constituted on the basis of a complete reappraisal of the manuscript tradition in the light of scholarship since the Renaissance. In preparing this edition Dr Gratwick has had in mind the needs of university students, but classical scholars in general will find much of importance to them.
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Menaechmi?
This edition of Menaechmi has approximately 122 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Menaechmi?
For most readers, Menaechmi typically takes between 2h 33m and 1h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 30,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 30,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Menaechmi?
The estimated word count for Menaechmi is approximately 30,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Menaechmi?
Menaechmi was written by Titus Maccius Plautus.
When was Menaechmi published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1912. The original work may have been published on a different date.