How Long to Read A Companion to Sanskrit Literature

How Long Does it Take to Read A Companion to Sanskrit Literature?

It takes the average reader 14 hours and 24 minutes to read A Companion to Sanskrit Literature by Sures Chandra Banerji

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

Description

In course of his studies in Sanskrit literature and research relating to various aspects of it, the author of the present work often felt the need of a vade mecum containing brief accounts of authors and works, information about the principal characters of Sanskrit plays, poems and prose works, the meaning of certain technical terms in common use, the common geographical names and the notable myths and legends. A Companion to Sanskrit Literature, the first work of its kind, covers a period of nearly 3500 years from the Vedic age down to the modern times. It seeks to acquaint the reader, within a brief compass, with the contents of outstanding works and authors in Sanskrit literature, followed by up-to-date bibliographies. Brief accounts of the important character in well-known poems, dramas and prose works have also been given. Important geographical names, with their modern identification as far as practicable, have also been laid down. Common technical terms, used in the different branches of Sanskrit literature, have been briefly explained, Prominent figures in myths and legends have been dealt with. In a number of appendices, various kinds of useful information about Sanskrit literature including sciences, sports and pastimes, etc. in ancient and medieval India have been set forth. It is an indispensable vade mecum for the general readers, the specialists and researchers. It is like a capsule taking the reader through the vast firmament of Sanskrit literature up to remote ages. -- Amazon.com.

How long is A Companion to Sanskrit Literature?

A Companion to Sanskrit Literature by Sures Chandra Banerji is 838 pages long, and a total of 216,204 words.

This makes it 283% the length of the average book. It also has 264% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Companion to Sanskrit Literature Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 19 hours and 41 minutes to read A Companion to Sanskrit Literature aloud.

What Reading Level is A Companion to Sanskrit Literature?

A Companion to Sanskrit Literature 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.

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