How Long to Read The Chanson d'Antioche

How Long Does it Take to Read The Chanson d'Antioche?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 32 minutes to read The Chanson d'Antioche by Dr Carol Sweetenham

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

Description

The Old-French Chanson d'Antioche has long intrigued historians and literary scholars. Unusually among epic poems, it follows closely a well documented historical event – the First Crusade – and appears to include substantial and genuine historical content. At one time it was believed to be based on an account by an eye-witness, 'Richard the Pilgrim'. Carol Sweetenham and Susan Edgington have combined forces to investigate such claims, and their findings are set out in a comprehensive introduction which, firstly, examines the textual history of the poem from its possible oral beginnings through several re-workings to its present form, achieved early in the thirteenth century. A second chapter assesses the Chanson's value as a source for the crusade, and a third considers its status as a literary text. A complete prose translation follows, the first in English and based on the definitive edition. The Chanson is revealed as a lively narrative, with tales of chivalry, villainy, and even episodes of humour. There are extensive footnotes to the translation, and an appendix provides supplementary material from a different manuscript tradition. There is also a cast list of heroes and villains with biographical information for the 'real' ones and literary analogues for the fictional characters. The Chanson d'Antioche can now be read for enjoyment, and for a whole new perspective on crusading in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.

How long is The Chanson d'Antioche?

The Chanson d'Antioche by Dr Carol Sweetenham is 438 pages long, and a total of 113,004 words.

This makes it 148% the length of the average book. It also has 138% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Chanson d'Antioche Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 17 minutes to read The Chanson d'Antioche aloud.

What Reading Level is The Chanson d'Antioche?

The Chanson d'Antioche 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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