How Long to Read Deirdre of the Sorrows

How Long Does it Take to Read Deirdre of the Sorrows?

It takes the average reader and 47 minutes to read Deirdre of the Sorrows by Kenneth Steven

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

Description

A sequence of poetry based on the tragic, ancient Irish legend, from the author of Out of the Ordinary and Iona. The story of Deirdre of the Sorrows is widely known in Ireland, yet all but forgotten across the water in Scotland. This great tragic love story, which has its roots in the ninth or tenth century, is very much shared by both countries. For Deirdre, according to the legend, fled with her lover Naoise to Argyll. The oldest song in Scotland is believed to be Deirdre’s haunting farewell to her adopted land as she returns once more to Ireland. In this new sequence, Deirdre of the Sorrows, Kenneth Steven beautifully reimagines the legend of this love story; he brings back to life Deirdre’s journey and attempts to capture its timeless power. “Steven tells his interpretation with a poet’s ear for telling phrasing, and a reporter’s eagerness for pace and development. There is also a great sense of place in his epic, and a brooding melancholy threaded through the initial triumph of love. Steven here writes with the music of his mother’s singing of a tale of beauty and loss, ancient and yet resonating among our contemporary uncertainties.” —Church Times (UK)

How long is Deirdre of the Sorrows?

Deirdre of the Sorrows by Kenneth Steven is 46 pages long, and a total of 11,776 words.

This makes it 16% the length of the average book. It also has 14% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Deirdre of the Sorrows Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 4 minutes to read Deirdre of the Sorrows aloud.

What Reading Level is Deirdre of the Sorrows?

Deirdre of the Sorrows is suitable for students ages 8 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.

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