How Long to Read Genji: The Prince and the Parodies

How Long Does it Take to Read Genji: The Prince and the Parodies?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read Genji: The Prince and the Parodies by Sarah E. Thompson

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

Description

How artists have interpreted the intrigues and love stories of The Tale of Genji, one of the world's oldest novels Lady Murasaki's Tale of Genjihas delighted readers for more than 1,000 years and inspired writers to create numerous parodies. Artists have responded with a rich parallel tradition illustrating the courtly intrigues, love affairs and shifting alliances of the epic novel, as well as its retellings. This lavishly illustrated volume explores interpretations of the original story and its spinoffs by master printmakers such as Kunisada, as well as Hiroshige, Suzuki Harunobu and Chobunsai Eishi, bringing the characters to life in dazzling woodblock prints from the peerless collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. With insightful commentary from a leading Japanese print scholar, this book invites readers to explore the colorful world of The Tale of Genjiand its visual afterlife.

How long is Genji: The Prince and the Parodies?

Genji: The Prince and the Parodies by Sarah E. Thompson is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Genji: The Prince and the Parodies Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Genji: The Prince and the Parodies aloud.

What Reading Level is Genji: The Prince and the Parodies?

Genji: The Prince and the Parodies 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.

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

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