It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Cogwheels and Other Stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
From the literary giant of Japan, who is often referred to as the "Godfather of the Japanese short story", and after whom the most coveted literary prize of Japan is named, the Akutagawa Prize, comes this collection of three of his greatest short stories. Akutagawa is probably best known for his story "Rashò„mon" which was adapted for the screen by legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. While he died at the young age of 35, the author penned well over 150 short stories, including "Cogwheels" which he wrote just before his suicide in 1927. Accompanied by stunning woodcuts by renowned artists...
Cogwheels and Other Stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.
This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Cogwheels and Other Stories aloud.
Cogwheels and Other Stories is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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