Beowulf
Neil Gaiman
Reading Time
at 250 WPM6h 24m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 24m to read Beowulf.
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Beowulf
by Neil Gaiman, Roger Avary, Caitlín R. Kiernan
Published
2011
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pages
384
ISBN-13
9781448111251
Description
Who will come to the aid of beleaguered King Hrothgar, whose warriors have become the prey of the vengeful outcast monster Grendel?In the able hands of #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman (Anansi Boys, American Gods) and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Roger Avary (Pulp Fiction, Silent Hill), a timeless classic adventure takes on a astonishing new life. Here are the initial draft and final shooting script of the star-studded blockbuster film from Paramount Pictures and Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis (Forest Gump, Back to the Future), plus concept art, fascinating insights in the screenplay's evolution, an introduction by Avary, an afterword from Gaiman...AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Beowulf?
This edition of Beowulf has approximately 384 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Beowulf?
For most readers, Beowulf typically takes between 8h 0m and 5h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Beowulf?
The estimated word count for Beowulf is approximately 96,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Beowulf?
Beowulf was written by Neil Gaiman, Roger Avary, Caitlín R. Kiernan.
When was Beowulf published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.