Beowulf
Francis Barton Gummere
Reading Time
at 250 WPM1h 44m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 1h 44m to read Beowulf.
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Beowulf
Published
January 30, 2005
Publisher
Digireads.com
Pages
104
ISBN-13
9781420921588
ISBN-10
1420921584
Description
Beowulf is the earliest surviving poem in Old English. Although the authorship is anonymous it is believed to have been written before the 10th century AD. The only extant European manuscript of the Beowulf text is placed at around 1010. The epic tells the tale of the Scandinavian hero Beowulf as he struggles against three adversaries; the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother and an unnamed dragon. The epic was recently released as a blockbuster film starring Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, John Malkovich, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman, and Angelina Jolie.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Beowulf?
This edition of Beowulf has approximately 104 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 10m and 1h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 26,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 26,000 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 26,000 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 Francis Barton Gummere.
When was Beowulf published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 30, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.