The classical Roman reader
Kenneth John Atchity
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The classical Roman reader
Published
September 1997
Publisher
Henry Holt & Company
Pages
438
ISBN-13
9780805039504
ISBN-10
0805039503
Description
Here is a collection of some of the finest and most important writing of the Roman period. An introduction precedes each selection, identifying the author and providing information that allows modern readers to consider these texts in a new light. What we discover might be surprising. For instance, in Cicero's orations and Marcus Aurelius' meditations, we hear echoes of today's political forums and popular-psychology talk-show hosts. Virgil's ironic dramatization of the founding myth in the Aeneid prepared the way for America's deeply embedded ambivalence toward the presidency. The Roman preference for practicality over philosophy, leading to a network of superhighways that joined Europe, Asia, Asia Minor, and Africa, literally paved the way for the "global village" of the contemporary world. From Plautus' wildly comic plays (models for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) to Cato's instructions on farming, and from Catullus' erotic poems to Petronius' descriptions of the decadent splendor of the declining empire, The Classical Roman Reader gives the general reader firsthand access to literary, artistic, social, religious, political, scientific, and philosophical texts that shaped Roman thinking and subsequently helped form the backbone of Western culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The classical Roman reader?
This edition of The classical Roman reader has approximately 438 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 The classical Roman reader?
For most readers, The classical Roman reader typically takes between 9h 8m and 6h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 109,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 109,500 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 The classical Roman reader?
The estimated word count for The classical Roman reader is approximately 109,500 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 The classical Roman reader?
The classical Roman reader was written by Kenneth John Atchity.
When was The classical Roman reader published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.