The Orphic poems
M. L. West
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The Orphic poems
by M. L. West
Published
1983
Publisher
Clarendon Press
Pages
275
ISBN-10
0198148542
Description
"M. L. West, a Fellow of All Souls College Oxford, a veritable Ivory Tower for scholars of the highest calibre, is simply the greatest living authority on Archaic Greek Poetry and culture. His scholarly output is truly pantagruelic in quantity and astounding in quality, although, naturally, it has created as much controversy as it has elicited admiration (it could not have been otherwise for somebody who has strong and often obstinate views and is generally described as a sui generis personality). His work on the Orphics touches on one of the most obscure branches of Greek poetry and on a corpus of texts that ranges from the Archaic age to Late Antiquity. No one interested in the field can afford to ignore West. " ~ Petrides Antonis (originally posted on Amazon in February 2005)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Orphic poems?
This edition of The Orphic poems has approximately 275 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 Orphic poems?
For most readers, The Orphic poems typically takes between 5h 44m and 3h 49m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,750 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 Orphic poems?
The estimated word count for The Orphic poems is approximately 68,750 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 Orphic poems?
The Orphic poems was written by M. L. West.
When was The Orphic poems published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1983. The original work may have been published on a different date.