How Long to Read Essays on Eddic Poetry

How Long Does it Take to Read Essays on Eddic Poetry?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 35 minutes to read Essays on Eddic Poetry by John McKinnell

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

Description

Essays on Eddic Poetry presents a selection of important articles on Old Norse literature by noted medievalist John McKinnell. While McKinnell’s work addresses many of the perennial issues in the study of Old Norse, this collection has a special focus on the interplay between heathen and Christian world-views in the poems. Among the texts examined are Hávamál, which includes an elegantly cynical poem about Óðinn’s sexual intrigues and a more mystical one about his self-sacrifice on the world-tree in order to gain magical wisdom; Vǫlundarkviða, which recounts an elvish smith’s revenge for his...

How long is Essays on Eddic Poetry?

Essays on Eddic Poetry by John McKinnell is 392 pages long, and a total of 98,784 words.

This makes it 132% the length of the average book. It also has 121% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Essays on Eddic Poetry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 59 minutes to read Essays on Eddic Poetry aloud.

What Reading Level is Essays on Eddic Poetry?

Essays on Eddic Poetry 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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