How Long to Read The Song of Roland

How Long Does it Take to Read The Song of Roland?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read The Song of Roland by W. S. Merwin

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

Description

A contemporary prose rendering of the great medieval French epic, The Song of Roland is as canonical and significant as the Anglo-Saxon Beowulf. It extols the chivalric ideals in the France of Charlemagne through the exploits of Charlemagne's nephew, the warrior Roland, who fights bravely to his death in a legendary battle. Against the bloody backdrop of the struggle between Christianity and Islam, The Song of Roland remains a vivid portrayal of medieval life, knightly adventure, and feudal politics. The first great literary works of a culture are its epic chronicles, those that create simple...

How long is The Song of Roland?

The Song of Roland by W. S. Merwin is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Song of Roland Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read The Song of Roland aloud.

What Reading Level is The Song of Roland?

The Song of Roland 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.

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

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