It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read The Epic of Gilgamesh by Danny P. Jackson
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
-- 15 original woodcut illustrations -- 18 photographs of ancient artifacts This edition aims to reanimate the story of Gilgamesh and Enkidu for modern readers. The poetic rendition brings words to life through indelible images. A learned and lucid historical and cultural introduction fills in background for the narrative. An interpretative essay reviews the themes of Gilgamesh and their echoes in other literature. The total is a new edition that delights, informs, and stimulates readers to a new appreciation of this age-old tale.
The Epic of Gilgamesh by Danny P. Jackson is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.
This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read The Epic of Gilgamesh aloud.
The Epic of Gilgamesh 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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