How Long to Read Jin Ping Mei English Translations

How Long Does it Take to Read Jin Ping Mei English Translations?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 1 minute to read Jin Ping Mei English Translations by Lintao Qi

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

Description

This book investigates the English translations and adaptations of the sixteenth century classic Chinese novel Jin Ping Mei. Acclaimed the 'No.1 Marvellous Book' of the Ming dynasty, Jin Ping Mei was banned soon after its appearance, due to the inclusion of graphically explicit sexual descriptions. So far there have been more than a dozen English adaptations and translations of the novel. Working within the framework of descriptive translation studies, this book provides a translational history of the English versions of Jin Ping Mei, supported by various paratexts, including book covers, reviews, and archival materials. It also conducts textual comparisons to uncover the translation norms at work in the only two complete renditions, namely The Golden Lotus by Clement Egerton and The Plum in the Golden Vase by David Roy, respectively. The notions of agency, habitus and capital are introduced for the examination of the transference of linguistic, literary and cultural aspects of the two translations. The book represents the first systematic research effort on the English Translations of Jin Ping Mei. Given its pioneering status and interdisciplinary nature, the data, structure and findings of this book will potentially enrich the fields of Translation Studies, Comparative Literature, Chinese Studies, Cultural Studies and Book History.

How long is Jin Ping Mei English Translations?

Jin Ping Mei English Translations by Lintao Qi is 236 pages long, and a total of 60,416 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 74% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jin Ping Mei English Translations Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 30 minutes to read Jin Ping Mei English Translations aloud.

What Reading Level is Jin Ping Mei English Translations?

Jin Ping Mei English Translations 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.

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