How Long to Read Gilgamesh

How Long Does it Take to Read Gilgamesh?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read Gilgamesh by Michael Schmidt

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

Description

Reflections on a lost poem and its rediscovery by contemporary poets Gilgamesh is the most ancient long poem known to exist. It is also the newest classic in the canon of world literature. Lost for centuries to the sands of the Middle East but found again in the 1850s, it tells the story of a great king, his heroism, and his eventual defeat. It is a story of monsters, gods, and cataclysms, and of intimate friendship and love. Acclaimed literary historian Michael Schmidt provides a unique meditation on the rediscovery of Gilgamesh and its profound influence on poets today. Schmidt describes...

How long is Gilgamesh?

Gilgamesh by Michael Schmidt is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gilgamesh Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Gilgamesh aloud.

What Reading Level is Gilgamesh?

Gilgamesh 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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