How Long to Read The Epistle of Forgiveness

How Long Does it Take to Read The Epistle of Forgiveness?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 53 minutes to read The Epistle of Forgiveness by Abu l-'Ala al-Ma'arri

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

Description

Known as “one of the most complex and unusual texts in Arabic literature” (Banipal Magazine), The Epistle of Forgiveness is the lengthy reply by the prolific Syrian poet and prose writer, Abu l-'Ala' al-Ma'arri (d. 449 H/1057 AD), to a letter by an obscure grammarian, Ibn al-Qari. With biting irony, The Epistle of Forgiveness mocks Ibn al-Qari’s hypocrisy and sycophancy by imagining he has died and arrived with some difficulty in Heaven, where he meets famous poets and philologists from the past. In al-Maarri’s imaginative telling, Ibn al-Qari also glimpses Hell and converses with the Devil and various heretics. Al-Ma'arri—a maverick, a vegan, and often branded a heretic himself—seems to mock popular ideas about the Hereafter. Among other things, he introduces us to hypocrites, poets, princes, rebels, mystics, and apostates, with asides on piety, superstition, wine-drinking, old age, and other topics. This remarkable book is the first complete translation of this masterpiece into any language, all the more impressive because of Al-Ma'arri's highly ornate and difficult style, his use of rhymed prose, and his numerous obscure words and expressions. Replete with erudite commentary, amusing anecdotes, and sardonic wit, The Epistle of Forgiveness is an imaginative tour-de-force by one of the most pre-eminent figures in classical Arabic literature.

How long is The Epistle of Forgiveness?

The Epistle of Forgiveness by Abu l-'Ala al-Ma'arri is 584 pages long, and a total of 148,336 words.

This makes it 197% the length of the average book. It also has 181% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Epistle of Forgiveness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 30 minutes to read The Epistle of Forgiveness aloud.

What Reading Level is The Epistle of Forgiveness?

The Epistle of Forgiveness 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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