How Long to Read Elegies of Chu

How Long Does it Take to Read Elegies of Chu?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 46 minutes to read Elegies of Chu by Nicholas Morrow Williams

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

Description

Elegies of Chu (in Chinese, Chuci), one of the two surviving collections of ancient Chinese poetry, is a key source for the whole tradition of Chinese poetry. Because the elegies contain passionate expressions of political protest as well as shamanistic themes of magic spells and wandering spirits, they present an alternative face of early Chinese culture; one that does not align with orthodox Confucianism. This translation employs literary English devices in order to emphasise the original structure of these Chinese poems. It also examines the extraordinarily vivid diction of the source texts, including of onomatopoeia, ornate descriptions, exotic flowers, dramatic landscapes, metaphors and startling similes. This translation will be based on the original anthology compiled in the Han dynasty by Wang Yi (2nd century CE), and contains a selection of poems that were collected from the 3rd century BCE through the Han dynasty. The anthology provides readers with an understanding of Chinese literature and its evolution from free-spirited, mythico-religious songs to the more formal, polished style of the Han court.

How long is Elegies of Chu?

Elegies of Chu by Nicholas Morrow Williams is 337 pages long, and a total of 86,609 words.

This makes it 114% the length of the average book. It also has 106% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Elegies of Chu Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 53 minutes to read Elegies of Chu aloud.

What Reading Level is Elegies of Chu?

Elegies of Chu 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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