How Long to Read The Conference of the Birds

How Long Does it Take to Read The Conference of the Birds?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read The Conference of the Birds by Farid Attar

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

Description

Composed in the twelfth century in north-eastern Iran, Attar's great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian literature. A marvellous, allegorical rendering of the Islamic doctrine of Sufism - an esoteric system concerned with the search for truth through God - it describes the consequences of the conference of the birds of the world when they meet to begin the search for their ideal king, the Simorgh bird. On hearing that to find him they must undertake an arduous journey, the birds soon express their reservations to their leader, the hoopoe. With eloquence and insight, however, the hoopoe calms their fears, using a series of riddling parables to provide guidance in the search for spiritual truth. By turns witty and profound, The Conference of the Birds transforms deep belief into magnificent poetry.

How long is The Conference of the Birds?

The Conference of the Birds by Farid Attar is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Conference of the Birds Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read The Conference of the Birds aloud.

What Reading Level is The Conference of the Birds?

The Conference of the Birds 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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