How Long to Read The Dream of the Rood

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dream of the Rood?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read The Dream of the Rood by Michael Swanton

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

Description

The Dream of the Rood is a poem that has entranced generations of scholars. It is one of the greatest religious poems in English literature, the work of a nameless poet of superb genius. This edition presents a conservative text with variant reading described in the notes. In his introduction Professor Swanton describes the Vercelli Book, in which the full text of The Dream of the Rood is found, and gives an account of the Ruthwell Cross, the sources for which are scattered and not normally familiar to students of Old English. The relationship between the two texts, the doctrine behind the poem and its style and structure are also discussed. The edition includes extensive notes and glossary.

How long is The Dream of the Rood?

The Dream of the Rood by Michael Swanton is 168 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dream of the Rood Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read The Dream of the Rood aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dream of the Rood?

The Dream of the Rood 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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