How Long to Read Gaelic Proverbs

How Long Does it Take to Read Gaelic Proverbs?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 58 minutes to read Gaelic Proverbs by Alexander Nicolson

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

Description

This classic nineteenth-century anthology is the largest and best-known collections of Gaelic proverbs in the world. Designed for those interested in the lore and tradition of a language, spoken until comparatively recently across much of Scotland, this is a compendium of Gaelic sayings and usage. The book includes notes, historical and social, and comparisons with sayings in different languages. Alexander Nicolson, one of the best scholars of his day, has gathered together a wide-ranging collection covering such diverse topics as women and marriage, wise men and fools, friendship and courage, and poverty and wealth. The proverbs appear in Gaelic along with the English translation, carefully preserving the pith of the original. These sayings, which as Nicolson remarks in his Preface, "come from thatched cottages and not baronial and academic halls", reflect keen intelligence and a distinct sense of humor. This is a comprehensive and important collection, with a foreword by Ian MacDonald of the Gaelic Books Council.

How long is Gaelic Proverbs?

Gaelic Proverbs by Alexander Nicolson is 473 pages long, and a total of 119,669 words.

This makes it 160% the length of the average book. It also has 146% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gaelic Proverbs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 53 minutes to read Gaelic Proverbs aloud.

What Reading Level is Gaelic Proverbs?

Gaelic Proverbs 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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