How Long to Read The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 29 minutes to read The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson by Benjamin Thorpe

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

Description

Benjamin Thorpe's excellent translations of the ancient Nordic legends - the Elder Eddas - are a superb introduction to Norse folklore and its pantheon of Gods. This collection is comprised of poetry from the Eddas, and begins with a historical narrative of the authorship of these verses. According to scholars, the elder Eddas were written by Sæmund, a well-travelled man from a wealthy Nordic family in the 11th century AD. The younger Eddas were written by Snorre Sturleson about a century later. Both encompass the folklore and Nordic Gods; at the time, the Christianization of Scandinavia had not occurred, and so many citizens retained beliefs in the old Gods of the Norse pantheon; Odin, Thor and Loki to name a few examples. Thorpe's treatment of Scandinavian folklore is translated from the original Old Norse, and includes much of the famous poetry and stories. Beginning with the Voluspa, which narrates the Vala explorers and their journeys between guilds of Nordic society, we are immersed in the ancient customs and societal mores that underpin the Nordic folklore. In all, the Eddas offer readers an insightful window into Nordic society and storytelling as it was almost a thousand years ago.

How long is The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson?

The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson by Benjamin Thorpe is 146 pages long, and a total of 37,376 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson aloud.

What Reading Level is The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson?

The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson 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.

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