How Long to Read A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku

How Long Does it Take to Read A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 24 minutes to read A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku by William Scott Wilson

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

Description

An old pond; a frog jumps in: the sound of water -- Basho This comprehensive introduction to Japan's best-loved haiku poets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn about haiku. Compiled and with commentary by renowned author and translator William Scott Wilson, the book features 26 poets and 550 haiku, exquisitely translated. Wilson takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the works of the major Japanese poets from the fifteenth century up to the present. The poets include Basho, Shiki, Buson and Issa (the "Great Four") along with other well-known practitioners of the genre such as Ryokan, Kikaku and Chora. Wilson gives his own brand-new renditions of poems that are already known as classics, and also shares with us the delightful work of a number of poets who are rarely found in English translation, such as six female poets including Chiyojo and Hisajo, as well as novelist Natsume Soseki, who, unbeknown to many, also wrote haiku. The book is divided into sections, each starting with a 2-4 page introduction to each poet, followed by a selection of that poet's haiku, in Japanese script and English translation. Online audio files are available with recordings of the poems in both English and Japanese.

How long is A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku?

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku by William Scott Wilson is 198 pages long, and a total of 51,084 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 39 minutes to read A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku aloud.

What Reading Level is A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku?

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku 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.

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