How Long to Read Beowulf

How Long Does it Take to Read Beowulf?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Beowulf by Richard Hamer

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

Description

The Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf tells the story of the hero's slaying of three fabulous monsters, set against the historical background of sixth-century Scandinavian wars and dynasties. Its alliterative and metrical rules are complex, and many previous translators have attempted to replicate them. Here, blank verse has been used, as being more suitable for the less inflected and freer syntax of modern English, and therefore offering a more familiar and neutral form - less likely to distract from the interest and subtleties of the poem. Staying close to the original throughout, Richard Hamer's translation is ideal for contemporary readers to fully enjoy this early masterpiece.

How long is Beowulf?

Beowulf by Richard Hamer is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% 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 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Beowulf aloud.

What Reading Level is Beowulf?

Beowulf 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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