How Long to Read Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 4

How Long Does it Take to Read Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 4?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 50 minutes to read Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 4 by Pu Songling

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

Description

The weird and whimsical short stories in Strange Tales from Liaozhai show their author, Pu Songling (1640-1715), to be both an explorer of the macabre, like Edgar Allan Poe, and a moralist, like Aesop. In this first complete translation of the collection's 494 stories into English, readers will encounter supernatural creatures, natural disasters, magical aspects of Buddhist and Daoist spirituality, and a wide range of Chinese folklore. Annotations are provided to clarify unfamiliar references or cultural allusions, and introductory essays have been included to explain facets of Pu Songling's work and to provide context for some of the unique qualities of his uncanny tales.This is volume 4 of 6.

How long is Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 4?

Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 4 by Pu Songling is 470 pages long, and a total of 117,500 words.

This makes it 159% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 4 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 42 minutes to read Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 4 aloud.

What Reading Level is Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 4?

Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 4 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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