How Long to Read John Lydgate

How Long Does it Take to Read John Lydgate?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 24 minutes to read John Lydgate by Derek Pearsall

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

Description

Originally published in 1970, John Lydgate sets out to restore a sense of perspective to the work of Lydgate, not by attributing a spurious modernity as a precursor of the Renaissance, but by accepting the fact that he is fundamentally medieval. The book analyses Lydgate’s background in literary tradition and compares this with Chaucer’s work. The book looks at Lydgate as a professional craftsman and examines how his work adapted to the demands and occasions of his age. Without over-valuing the poetry, this approach makes it possible to discriminate with increased objectivity between the more...

How long is John Lydgate?

John Lydgate by Derek Pearsall is 322 pages long, and a total of 81,144 words.

This makes it 109% the length of the average book. It also has 99% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read John Lydgate Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 23 minutes to read John Lydgate aloud.

What Reading Level is John Lydgate?

John Lydgate 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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