How Long to Read The Kalevala

How Long Does it Take to Read The Kalevala?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 30 minutes to read The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot

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

Description

The Kalevala or The Kalewala is a 19th-century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lönnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology. It is regarded as the national epic of Karelia and Finland and is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature. The Kalevala played an instrumental role in the development of the Finnish national identity, the intensification of Finland's language strife and the growing sense of nationality that ultimately led to Finland's independence from Russia in 1917. The first version of The Kalevala (called The Old Kalevala) was published in...

How long is The Kalevala?

The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot is 206 pages long, and a total of 52,736 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Kalevala Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 48 minutes to read The Kalevala aloud.

What Reading Level is The Kalevala?

The Kalevala 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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