How Long to Read Ballads and Stories from Tun-huang

By The Arthur Waley Estate

How Long Does it Take to Read Ballads and Stories from Tun-huang?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read Ballads and Stories from Tun-huang by The Arthur Waley Estate

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

Description

First published in 1960. Over a century ago the Chinese discovered in a sealed-up cave in the west of China a collection of manuscripts dating from the fifth century to the end of the tenth. These included many specimens of popular literature of a kind that was not previously known to exist. Although the find was made long ago, only two or three of these pieces had been translated before. Arthur Waley here translates, whole or as extracts, twenty-six pieces, making an invaluable addition to world literature.

How long is Ballads and Stories from Tun-huang?

Ballads and Stories from Tun-huang by The Arthur Waley Estate is 276 pages long, and a total of 70,656 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ballads and Stories from Tun-huang Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 26 minutes to read Ballads and Stories from Tun-huang aloud.

What Reading Level is Ballads and Stories from Tun-huang?

Ballads and Stories from Tun-huang 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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