How Long to Read A History of Japanese Literature

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Japanese Literature?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 1 minute to read A History of Japanese Literature by William George Aston

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

Description

The diplomat and Japanese and Korean scholar William George Aston (1841-1911) wrote several highly regarded publications, particularly on the Japanese language. This work is a chronological survey of Japanese literature from its early songs to the European-influenced works of the nineteenth century. It covers lyrics, poetry, prose and children's stories, and charts the major themes in the history of Japanese learning. At the time of publication in 1899, Japanese literature was little known to European readers, and Aston is careful to assume no prior knowledge of the subject, focusing instead on the most important works and writers, and providing contextual political and religious detail where necessary. His treatment of contemporary literature, and of works not typically discussed for their literary merit, was groundbreaking. The book as a whole remained unsurpassed for eighty years. Aston's introductory survey of traditional Japanese religion, Shinto (1907), is also reissued in this series.

How long is A History of Japanese Literature?

A History of Japanese Literature by William George Aston is 408 pages long, and a total of 105,264 words.

This makes it 138% the length of the average book. It also has 129% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Japanese Literature Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 35 minutes to read A History of Japanese Literature aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of Japanese Literature?

A History of Japanese 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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