How Long to Read The Tale of the Alerion

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tale of the Alerion?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 59 minutes to read The Tale of the Alerion by Guillaume De Machaut

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

Description

Guillaume de Machaut, the most important poet and musician of fourteenth-century France, had considerable influence on subsequent generations of writers in both France and England. With this scholarly translation, Minnette Gaudet and Constance B. Hieatt made his long-neglected narrative poem, the Dit de l’alerion – a treatise on love and falconry – available to students of medieval literature. In the poem, Machaut defines the problems and pleasures of courtly love by comparing them to those of falconry, a sport which modern readers know little about. The introduction and notes to this edition provide valuable information about the art of falconry, thus clarifying aspects of the poem which might be hard to understand today. The scholarly notes and introduction furnish explications and variant readings of obscure passages and comments on wordplay. A running summary of the contents of the poem is also provided in the margins.

How long is The Tale of the Alerion?

The Tale of the Alerion by Guillaume De Machaut is 289 pages long, and a total of 74,851 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tale of the Alerion Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read The Tale of the Alerion aloud.

What Reading Level is The Tale of the Alerion?

The Tale of the Alerion 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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