How Long to Read Essays in Idleness

How Long Does it Take to Read Essays in Idleness?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 51 minutes to read Essays in Idleness by Yoshida Kenko

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

Description

YOSHIDA KENKO (1283-1352) was a Buddhist priest, a reclusive scholar and poet who had ties to the aristocracy of medieval Japan. Despite his links to the Imperial court, Kenko spent much time in seclusion and mused on Buddhist and Taoist teachings. His "Essays in Idleness" is a collection of his thoughts on his inner world and the world of Japanese life in the fourteenth century. He touched on topics as diverse as the benefits of the simple life ("There is indeed none but the complete hermit who leads a desirable life"), solitude ("I am happiest when I have nothing to distract me and I am...

How long is Essays in Idleness?

Essays in Idleness by Yoshida Kenko is 108 pages long, and a total of 27,864 words.

This makes it 36% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Essays in Idleness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 32 minutes to read Essays in Idleness aloud.

What Reading Level is Essays in Idleness?

Essays in Idleness is suitable for students ages 10 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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