Beowulf
William Ellery Leonard
Reading Time
at 250 WPM2 hours
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2 hours to read Beowulf.
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Beowulf
by William Ellery Leonard, Lynd Ward
Published
1939
Pages
120
Description
Composed toward the end of the first millennium, Beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the seemingly invincible monster Grendel and, later, from Grendel's mother. He then returns to his own country and dies in old age in a vivid fight against a dragon. The poem is about encountering the monstrous, defeating it, and then having to live on in the exhausted aftermath. - Amazon
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Beowulf?
This edition of Beowulf has approximately 120 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 2h 30m and 1h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 30,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 30,000 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 30,000 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 William Ellery Leonard, Lynd Ward.
When was Beowulf published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1939. The original work may have been published on a different date.