How Long to Read Epics of Sumerian Kings

How Long Does it Take to Read Epics of Sumerian Kings?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Epics of Sumerian Kings by Herman L. J. Vanstiphout

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

Description

Epics of Sumerian Kings presents for the first time both the authoritative Sumerian text and an elegant English translation of four key epics from the Sumerian literary canon. These epics, the earliest known in any language, revolve around the conflict between the cities of Uruk (biblical Erech) in ancient Iraq and Aratta in neighboring Iran. Of special interest is “Enmerkar and the Lord of Aratta,” which contains the story of the confounding of human language, often cited as a source of the biblical tower of Babel narrative, as well as the Sumerians’ own account of the invention of cuneiform writing. In addition to providing English translations of the epics, Vanstiphout discusses their intellectual and cultural context, their poetics and meaning, and the significance of the epic cycle as a whole. The volume will interest scholars and students of Assyriology and the ancient Near East, biblical scholars, and general readers and will be a valuable text for courses on ancient Near Eastern literature or history.

How long is Epics of Sumerian Kings?

Epics of Sumerian Kings by Herman L. J. Vanstiphout is 189 pages long, and a total of 48,951 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Epics of Sumerian Kings Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 27 minutes to read Epics of Sumerian Kings aloud.

What Reading Level is Epics of Sumerian Kings?

Epics of Sumerian Kings 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.

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