How Long to Read The Ancient

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ancient?

It takes the average reader 7 hours to read The Ancient by R. A. Nelson

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

Description

My first meeting with the Ancient was also my last . . . With these words, a discontented modern-day English professor is thrust deep into the world of the Ancients. Ever since the Making, this race of immortal beings - known to Humankind as the creatures of mythology, from the Dragon and Unicorn to the Griffin and Phoenix - have sought to cultivate the Light of creation, pushing back ever against the malignant forces of the Wasting. Fear, Pride, Violence, Death: with barbarians from the sea wreaking havoc and good men cowering behind their walls, the future of the Light has never seemed more precarious. The struggle comes to a head at a monastery in 10th century Ireland, where the last two Ancients join with a mortal boy to make one final stand for the Light - before the Wasting snuffs out the flame forever . . . Interview with the Author Q: What makes The Ancient special? A: The Ancient is unique - very different from anything I've ever read, and far different from anything I expected to write. The first idea was fairly simple: a race of immortal beings known as the Ancients, called forth as guardians for the Light of creation. What would happen, I mused, if there was only one left? One final Ancient just existing, on and on, into modern day - even having to live in disguise? That notion was intriguing enough; then, as I researched and outlined, I realized the Ancients were mythological beings: every creature about which Humankind has told tales for millennia. That's when The Ancient became an opportunity to tell their stories - their TRUE stories, not just the corrupted versions we think we know so well. Reimagining mythology, exploring the struggles of such creatures in a world falling increasingly into the clutches of the Wasting (a name for the cornucopia of evil influences at work in our world today), bringing that struggle to a head at a monastery in 10th century Ireland . . . it's been a wild ride, my friends, and one that I can't wait to share with you! Q: What are the main characters like? A: I've always been fascinated by mythology, so writing this book was a bit like inviting all my childhood friends over for tea. The main characters are a Phoenix and a Griffin, with a Dragon, a Centaur, and a Unicorn also playing significant roles. A young mortal man befriends the Phoenix and the Griffin, and it is the friendship among these three that forms the heart of the book. It has been a rich struggle to explore how to portray such noble beings faithfully: their humor, their pathos, their grief, their dreams, and - above all - their love. The young man serves as a gatekeeper in this: his passionate, dynamic, very Human nature opens the door to the world of the Ancients that we mortals may enter and understand. Immortal though the Ancients be, I think every Human who reads this book will find a bit of themselves depicted in its pages. Whether you aspire to be as wise as the Dragon, as joyous as the Centaur, as pure as the Unicorn, as faithful as the Griffin, or as enduring as the Phoenix, this book has a host of new friends waiting for you. Q: Why should readers give The Ancient a try? A: This book really does have something for everyone. Fantasy, history, mythology, thoughtful dialogue, suspense, mystery, adventure, tragedy, redemption . . . from a modern-day university to 10th century Ireland to the fall of Rome and back again, it's a journey worth the taking. This is a tale to sink your teeth into: the end packs a punch, so dig in and savor every moment!

How long is The Ancient?

The Ancient by R. A. Nelson is 420 pages long, and a total of 105,000 words.

This makes it 142% the length of the average book. It also has 128% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ancient Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 33 minutes to read The Ancient aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ancient?

The Ancient 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.

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