How Long to Read Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas

How Long Does it Take to Read Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas by Ye Xiaoqing

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

Description

"On an autumn morning in 1793, Lord Macartney waited to be ushered into the imperial summer retreat to take part in the celebration of the Qianlong Emperor's 82nd birthday. It was a long day; the celebration drama, Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas, lasted five hours. There were many scenes of fish, turtles and other sea creatures, and Macartney guessed it must have had something to do with the marriage between the ocean and land. He could not have been more wrong…" For the Qing court, entertaining foreign visitors was only one of the numerous ritual and political purposes dramas served. Delving into a rich collection of firsthand materials, the author meticulously excavates and combs historical data including court records, eunuchs' memoirs, pictorial archives of opera costumes, and period news. She investigates the development of imperial drama and its influence on the Peking Opera, as well as the function and system of imperial organizations responsible for drama. Also discussed are the complex roles of the actors on and off stage, and the broader issues of cultural and political influence intertwined with the performances themselves. The book thus presents us not only an art history of Peking Opera, but also a vivid scrollpainting of the socialcultural life both in and beyond the Forbidden City.

How long is Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas?

Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas by Ye Xiaoqing is 344 pages long, and a total of 87,376 words.

This makes it 116% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 57 minutes to read Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas aloud.

What Reading Level is Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas?

Ascendant Peace in the Four Seas 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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