Brut
Layamon
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at 250 WPM7h 16m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 16m to read Brut.
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Brut
by Layamon
Published
June 15, 1978
Publisher
Early English Text Society
Pages
436
ISBN-13
9780197222799
ISBN-10
019722279X
Description
"This version of Brut is a rendering into modern English, in verse format, of the Middle English story of Britain, from its founding by the legendary Brutus, a supposed descendant of the Trojans, to the final loss of land and prestige when the Saxons took over Britain. Lawman, a priest in the Welsh Marches in the diocese of Worcester, was translating from the twelfth-century French octosyllabic couplets of Wace, who came from Jersey and was himself translating Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latin prose. Lawman's narrative poem, probably written in the first quarter of the thirteenth-century, is a compound of chronicle, romance, saint's life and sermon." -- Book jacket flap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Brut?
This edition of Brut has approximately 436 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 Brut?
For most readers, Brut typically takes between 9h 5m and 6h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 109,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 109,000 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 Brut?
The estimated word count for Brut is approximately 109,000 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 Brut?
Brut was written by Layamon.
When was Brut published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 15, 1978. The original work may have been published on a different date.