How Long to Read Classical Arabic Literature

How Long Does it Take to Read Classical Arabic Literature?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 33 minutes to read Classical Arabic Literature by Geert Jan van Gelder

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

Description

A major translation achievement, this anthology presents a rich assortment of classical Arabic poems and literary prose, from pre-Islamic times until the eighteenth century, with short introductions to guide non-specialist students and informative endnotes and bibliography for advanced scholars. Both entertaining and informative, Classical Arabic Literature ranges from the early Bedouin poems with their evocation of desert life to refined urban lyrical verse, from tender love poetry to sonorous eulogy and vicious lampoon, and from the heights of mystical rapture to the frivolity of comic verse. Prose selections include anecdotes, entertaining or edifying tales and parables, a fairy-tale, a bawdy story, samples of literary criticism, and much more. With this anthology, distinguished Arabist Geert Jan van Gelder brings together well-known texts as well as less familiar pieces new even to scholars. Classical Arabic Literature reveals the rich variety of pre-modern Arabic social and cultural life, where secular texts flourished alongside religious ones. This masterful anthology introduces this vibrant literary heritage—including pieces translated into English for the first time—to a wide spectrum of new readers. An English-only edition.

How long is Classical Arabic Literature?

Classical Arabic Literature by Geert Jan van Gelder is 498 pages long, and a total of 128,484 words.

This makes it 168% the length of the average book. It also has 157% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Classical Arabic Literature Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 42 minutes to read Classical Arabic Literature aloud.

What Reading Level is Classical Arabic Literature?

Classical Arabic 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.

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

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