How Long to Read The Dream of the Red Chamber

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dream of the Red Chamber?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 57 minutes to read The Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xue Qin

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

Description

Dream of the Red Chamber, composed by Cao Xueqin, is one of China's Four Great Classical Novels. It was written sometime in the middle of the 18th century during the Qing Dynasty. It is considered a masterpiece of Chinese literature and is generally acknowledged to be the pinnacle of Chinese fiction. The novel is believed to be semi-autobiographical, mirroring the rise and decay of author Cao Xueqin's own family and, by extension, of the Qing Dynasty. As the author details in the first chapter, it is intended to be a memorial to the women he knew in his youth: friends, relatives and servants....

How long is The Dream of the Red Chamber?

The Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xue Qin is 824 pages long, and a total of 209,296 words.

This makes it 278% the length of the average book. It also has 256% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dream of the Red Chamber Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 19 hours and 3 minutes to read The Dream of the Red Chamber aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dream of the Red Chamber?

The Dream of the Red Chamber 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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