How Long to Read Beowulf

How Long Does it Take to Read Beowulf?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read Beowulf by Caitlín R. Kiernan

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

Description

Written between 700 and 1000AD, the original 3,000 line poem is sometimes called 'England's national epic'. It recounts the story of a Scandinavian warrior, Beowulf, who pledges to save King Hrothgar's people from the monstrous creature Grendel that has been terrorising his kingdom. In the ensuing fight, Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm and the now-mortally wounded monster flees back to his lair beneath a mysterious lake. But Beowulf's work is not yet done: an even greater threat emerges from beneath the waters - Grendel's mother, bent on avenging the death of her son... One of the great works...

How long is Beowulf?

Beowulf by Caitlín R. Kiernan is 384 pages long, and a total of 97,536 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Beowulf Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read Beowulf aloud.

What Reading Level is Beowulf?

Beowulf is suitable for students ages 12 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.

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