How Long to Read Banarasidas ARDHAKATHANAK (A Half Story)

How Long Does it Take to Read Banarasidas ARDHAKATHANAK (A Half Story)?

It takes the average reader 6 hours to read Banarasidas ARDHAKATHANAK (A Half Story) by Rohini Chowdhury

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

Description

Poet; philosopher and merchant; Banarasidas had no precedent in literature or tradition that might have inspired him to write his life’s story or guided him in his task. His motivation to write his story was simple: ‘Let me tell my story to all.’ Completed in the winter of 1641; in Agra; Ardhakathanak is the first autobiography in an Indian language. Banarsidas charms us with his transparency and frankness; revealing as much of himself as possible. And he punctuates the fast-flowing narrative of his life every now and then to muse on the nature of human existence. The result is an astonishing account that is more modern than medieval in tone; and free of formulaic conventions and stylized ornamentation. At the end of his ‘half story’; Banarasi becomes as intimate to us as an old friend. We know the ups and downs of his life almost as well as we know our own and we come to identify with his intellectual and spiritual struggles; and perhaps even share them.

How long is Banarasidas ARDHAKATHANAK (A Half Story)?

Banarasidas ARDHAKATHANAK (A Half Story) by Rohini Chowdhury is 360 pages long, and a total of 90,000 words.

This makes it 121% the length of the average book. It also has 110% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Banarasidas ARDHAKATHANAK (A Half Story) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 11 minutes to read Banarasidas ARDHAKATHANAK (A Half Story) aloud.

What Reading Level is Banarasidas ARDHAKATHANAK (A Half Story)?

Banarasidas ARDHAKATHANAK (A Half Story) 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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