How Long to Read The Diary of Lady Murasaki

How Long Does it Take to Read The Diary of Lady Murasaki?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read The Diary of Lady Murasaki by Murasaki Shikibu

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

Description

The Diary recorded by Lady Murasaki (c. 973-c. 1020), author of The Tale of Genji, is an intimate picture of her life as tutor and companion to the young Empress Shoshi. Told in a series of vignettes, it offers revealing glimpses of the Japanese imperial palace - the auspicious birth of a prince, rivalries between the Emperor's consorts, with sharp criticism of Murasaki's fellow ladies-in-waiting and drunken courtiers, and telling remarks about the timid Empress and her powerful father, Michinaga. The Diary is also a work of great subtlety and intense personal reflection, as Murasaki makes...

How long is The Diary of Lady Murasaki?

The Diary of Lady Murasaki by Murasaki Shikibu is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Diary of Lady Murasaki Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read The Diary of Lady Murasaki aloud.

What Reading Level is The Diary of Lady Murasaki?

The Diary of Lady Murasaki is suitable for students ages 10 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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