How Long to Read The Life of King Alfred

By Bishop Of Sherborne Asser

How Long Does it Take to Read The Life of King Alfred?

It takes the average reader and 32 minutes to read The Life of King Alfred by Bishop Of Sherborne Asser

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

Description

One of the most important sources of information on Alfred the Great (King of Wessex from 871 to 899) is Asser's "The Life of King Alfred." Asser was a Welsh monk who accepted a position in the court of King Alfred around 886. His work is both a translation of part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (for the years 851-887), as well as eyewitness accounts and opinions of Alfred's kingship. Although the only copy of the manuscript was destroyed by fire in 1731, transcriptions and material from other writers ensured that the work was not lost forever. As a result, we have a revealing account of...

How long is The Life of King Alfred?

The Life of King Alfred by Bishop Of Sherborne Asser is 32 pages long, and a total of 8,064 words.

This makes it 11% the length of the average book. It also has 10% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Life of King Alfred Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 44 minutes to read The Life of King Alfred aloud.

What Reading Level is The Life of King Alfred?

The Life of King Alfred is suitable for students ages 8 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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