How Long to Read The Gulistan of Sa'di

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gulistan of Sa'di?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 50 minutes to read The Gulistan of Sa'di by Sheikh Sa'di

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

Description

The Gulistan (Persian"The Rose Garden" and generally pronounced Golestan in Persian) is a landmark literary work in Persian literature, perhaps its single most influential work of prose. Written in 1259 CE, it is one of two major works of the Persian poet Sa'di, considered one of the great est medieval Persian poets. It is also one of his most popular books, and has proved deeply influential in the West as well as the East. The Gulistan is a collection of poems and stories, just as a rose-garden is a collection of roses. It is widely quoted as a source of wisdom. The well-known aphorism still frequently repeated in the western world, about being sad because one has no shoes until one meets the man who has no feet "whereupon I thanked Providence for its bounty to myself" is from the Gulistan. The minimalist plots of the Gulistan's stories are expressed with precise language and psychological insight, creating a "poetry of ideas" with the concision of mathematical formulas. The book deals with virtually every major issue faced by mankind, with both optimism and subtle satire. There is much advice for rulers, in this way coming within the mirror for princes genre. But as Eastwick comments in his introduction to the work, there is a common saying in Persian, "Each word of Sa'di has seventy-two meanings," and the stories, alongside their entertainment value and practical and moral dimension, frequently focus on the conduct of dervishes and are said to contain sufi teachings.

How long is The Gulistan of Sa'di?

The Gulistan of Sa'di by Sheikh Sa'di is 170 pages long, and a total of 42,500 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gulistan of Sa'di Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 52 minutes to read The Gulistan of Sa'di aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gulistan of Sa'di?

The Gulistan of Sa'di 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.

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