How Long to Read A Companion to The Story of the Stone

How Long Does it Take to Read A Companion to The Story of the Stone?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 22 minutes to read A Companion to The Story of the Stone by Kenneth Hsien-Yung Pai

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

Description

The Story of the Stone (also known as Dream of the Red Chamber) is widely held to be the greatest work of Chinese literature, beloved by readers ever since it was first published in 1791. The story revolves around the young scion of a mighty clan who, instead of studying for the civil service examinations, frolics with his maidservants and girl cousins. The narrative is cast within a mythic framework in which the protagonist’s rebellion against Confucian strictures is guided by a Buddhist monk and a Taoist priest. Embedded in the novel is a biting critique of imperial China’s political and social system. This book is a straightforward guide to a complex classic that was written at a time when readers had plenty of leisure to sort through the hundreds of characters and half a dozen subplots that weave in and out of the book’s 120 chapters. Each chapter of the companion summarizes and comments on each chapter of the novel. The companion provides English-speaking readers—whether they are simply dipping into this novel or intent on a deep analysis of this masterpiece—with the cultural context to enjoy the story and understand its world. The book is keyed to David Hawkes and John Minford’s English translation of The Story of the Stone and includes an index that gives the original Chinese names and terms.

How long is A Companion to The Story of the Stone?

A Companion to The Story of the Stone by Kenneth Hsien-Yung Pai is 547 pages long, and a total of 140,579 words.

This makes it 185% the length of the average book. It also has 172% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Companion to The Story of the Stone Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 48 minutes to read A Companion to The Story of the Stone aloud.

What Reading Level is A Companion to The Story of the Stone?

A Companion to The Story of the Stone 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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