How Long to Read The Book Of Desire

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book Of Desire?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read The Book Of Desire by Meena Kandasamy

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

Description

'I invite you, dear reader, to enter this beautiful world. I invite you to fall in love.' The Book of Desire is the award-winning writer Meena Kandasamy's luminous translation of the Kamattu-p-pal, a 2000-year-old song of female love and desire. The Kamattu-p-pal is the most intimate section of the Tirukkural – one of the most important texts in Tamil literature. Its verses rejoice in the pleasures of sex, beauty and all aspects of love. Although hundreds of male translations of the text have been published, it has also ever been translated by a woman once before. It is also, historically, the part that has been most heavily censored. The Book of Desire is Meena Kandasamy's own feminist reclamation of this great work. With her trademark wit, lyricism and insight, she weaves a magic spell: ensuring this timeless classic feels fresh and passionate. It fizzes with energy and joy – and tells a vital story about female agency and desire. It is a revolution 2000 years in the making.

How long is The Book Of Desire?

The Book Of Desire by Meena Kandasamy is 231 pages long, and a total of 57,981 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book Of Desire Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read The Book Of Desire aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book Of Desire?

The Book Of Desire 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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