How Long to Read A Daughter Of Han

How Long Does it Take to Read A Daughter Of Han?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 11 minutes to read A Daughter Of Han by Ning Lao T'ai-t'ai

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

Description

Within the common destiny is the individual destiny. So it is that through the telling of one Chinese peasant woman's life, a vivid vision of Chinese history and culture is illuminated. Over the course of two years, Ida Pruitt—a bicultural social worker, writer, and contributor to Sino-American understanding—visited with Ning Lao T'ai-ta'i, three times a week for breakfast. These meetings, originally intended to elucidate for Pruitt traditional Chinese family customs of which Lao T'ai-t'ai possessed some insight, became the foundation for an enduring friendship. As Lao T'ai-t'ai described the cultural customs of her family, and of the broader community of which they were a part, she invoked episodes from her own personal history to illustrate these customs, until eventually the whole of her life lay open before her new confidante. Pruitt documented this story, casting light not only onto Lao T'ai-t'ai's own biography, but onto the character of life for the common man of China, writ large. The final product is a portrayal of China that is “vividly and humanly revealed.” “This is surely the warmest, most human document that has ever come out of China....The report of her life and labors has the lasting symbolic quality of literature.”—The American Journal of Sociology “No recent book has better portrayed the common man in China....This short autobiography is right in description of Chinese Social customs....In writing this book, Ida Pruitt has rendered a great service to the Chinese people...She has written a personal story through which the spirit of the common people of China is vividly and humanly revealed.”—Pacific Affairs “This book opens a window into the Chinese world. Although the story is of one Chinese woman, the events of her life reach out into the experiences of many other people. They are a part of that wider social and imaginary world from which the Chinese draw meaning to their life.”—The Far Eastern Quarterly

How long is A Daughter Of Han?

A Daughter Of Han by Ning Lao T'ai-t'ai is 191 pages long, and a total of 47,941 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Daughter Of Han Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 21 minutes to read A Daughter Of Han aloud.

What Reading Level is A Daughter Of Han?

A Daughter Of Han is suitable for students ages 10 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.

Where Can I Buy A Daughter Of Han?

A Daughter Of Han by Ning Lao T'ai-t'ai is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy A Daughter Of Han by Ning Lao T'ai-t'ai on Amazon click the button below.