How Long to Read A Literary History of the Arabs

How Long Does it Take to Read A Literary History of the Arabs?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 8 minutes to read A Literary History of the Arabs by R. A. Nicholson

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

Description

A compilation of the history of Islamic authors and writings, A Literary History of the Arabs is considered one of the best explanations of Arabic culture and literature today. R.A. Nicholson explains in the book's preface that Islamic literature contains within it references to figureheads and cultural understandings that would stump all English readers unaware of Arabic history and beliefs. Nicholson outlines within all the necessary information to begin understanding English translations of Arabic works. Written for students, the political, intellectual, and religious notions presented are useful for any modern study of Arabic literature.REYNOLD ALLEYNE NICHOLSON (1868-1945) was an English scholar of Islamic literature and mysticism. Born in Yorkshire, England, Nicholson attended Aberdeen University and the University of Cambridge for Arabic studies. He taught Persian language and Arabic culture at Cambridge and was considered a leading scholar in Islamic studies. Not only did Nicholson translate major texts from various Arabic languages, he also wrote two widely-regarded books on Islam: A Literary History of The Arabs and The Mystics of Islam. In addition, Nicholson produced the first English translation and commentary of Rumi's Masnavi, an impressive and respected fete.

How long is A Literary History of the Arabs?

A Literary History of the Arabs by R. A. Nicholson is 536 pages long, and a total of 137,216 words.

This makes it 181% the length of the average book. It also has 168% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Literary History of the Arabs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 29 minutes to read A Literary History of the Arabs aloud.

What Reading Level is A Literary History of the Arabs?

A Literary History of the Arabs 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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