How Long to Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

How Long Does it Take to Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Simon Armitage

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

Description

When the mysterious Green Knight arrives unbidden at the Round Table one Christmas, only Gawain is brave enough to take up his challenge . . . This story, first told in the 1400s, is one of the most enthralling, dramatic and beloved poems in the English tradition. Now, in Simon Armitage, the poem has found its perfect modern translator. Armitage's retelling of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight captures all of the magic and wonderful storytelling of the original while also revitalising it with his own popular, funny and contemporary voice.

How long is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Simon Armitage is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight aloud.

What Reading Level is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 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.

Where Can I Buy Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

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