How Long to Read The Four Funerals in Beowulf

How Long Does it Take to Read The Four Funerals in Beowulf?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read The Four Funerals in Beowulf by Gale R. Owen-Crocker

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

Description

"It is well known that the Old English poem Beowulf begins and ends with funerals and includes a third as a digression part way through. Now, for the first time, a fourth funeral (hitherto disguised as poetic imagery) is identified from archaeological evidence. A detailed analysis of the four funerals establishes their thematic and structural importance, revealing them as pillars around which the poem is built. The port is shown to be a literate antiquarian of considerable structural skill; one who explores feminist issues, plays with numbers and enjoys a pun; who establishes an ideal then...

How long is The Four Funerals in Beowulf?

The Four Funerals in Beowulf by Gale R. Owen-Crocker is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Four Funerals in Beowulf Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read The Four Funerals in Beowulf aloud.

What Reading Level is The Four Funerals in Beowulf?

The Four Funerals in Beowulf 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.

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

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