How Long to Read Lotus & Other Tales of Medieval Japan

How Long Does it Take to Read Lotus & Other Tales of Medieval Japan?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Lotus & Other Tales of Medieval Japan by Takeshi Umehara

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

Description

These classic Japanese short stories are masterfully translated and a joy to read. The medieval period in Japan, spanning the years from about 1200 to 1600, was a time of rapid cultural development that saw the emergence and refinement of many new art forms. One of these was the religious folk tale, or setsuwa, many collections of which were compiled during this time. Like the classic fables and parables of the West, these stories are varied in origin, many of them collected from Indian and Chinese sources and retold and embellished by succeeding generations of authors. In Lotus: and Other Tales of Medieval Japan, the author has carefully chosen eight particularly notable setsuwa for their timeless interest and fascinating plot developments. These brilliantly crafted tales effortlessly lure the reader into another world where ghosts and demons walk the earth alongside kings and priests, and miracles occur. With their direct and often shocking developments, the stories here will surprise and startle as much as they engage and amuse. Japanese tales include: Heads Haseo’s Love The Nun Oyo A Tale of Luck and Riches Lazybones Taro Lotus How the Gods Came to Kumano Sansho Dayu

How long is Lotus & Other Tales of Medieval Japan?

Lotus & Other Tales of Medieval Japan by Takeshi Umehara is 200 pages long, and a total of 50,000 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lotus & Other Tales of Medieval Japan Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 33 minutes to read Lotus & Other Tales of Medieval Japan aloud.

What Reading Level is Lotus & Other Tales of Medieval Japan?

Lotus & Other Tales of Medieval Japan 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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