How Long to Read Troy Book

How Long Does it Take to Read Troy Book?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 22 minutes to read Troy Book by John Lydgate

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

Description

To introduce John Lydgate's landmark poem the Troy Book to students and non-specialist readers, the editor has selected the essential passages from the poem and bridges any gaps with textual summaries. Also included are an introduction, gloss, notes, and a glossary. John Lydgate, a monk of the great Benedictine abbey of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk, began composing the poem, an ambitious attempt at recounting the Trojan War in Middle English, in October 1412 on commission from Henry, Prince of Wales (later King Henry V), and completed it in 1420. The poem is an interesting study for those interested in medieval approaches to classical sources, as well as for its often contradictory and complicated take on contemporary chivalry.

How long is Troy Book?

Troy Book by John Lydgate is 441 pages long, and a total of 110,691 words.

This makes it 149% the length of the average book. It also has 135% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Troy Book Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 4 minutes to read Troy Book aloud.

What Reading Level is Troy Book?

Troy Book 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.

Where Can I Buy Troy Book?

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