How Long to Read The Mahabharata

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mahabharata?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Mahabharata by Jean-Claude Carrière

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

Description

A unique dramatization of India's greatest epic poem, fifteen times longer than the Bible, The Mahabharata has played to enthralled audiences throughout Europe, the Far East and America. Regarded as the culmination of Peter Brook's extraordinary research into the possibilities of theatre, the production has been hailed as the 'theatrical event of this century' (Sunday Times). British audiences encountered The Mahabharata, on stage and television, in the late eighties. This volume contains the complete script of Carriere's adaptation in Peter Brook's translation, with introductions by each of...

How long is The Mahabharata?

The Mahabharata by Jean-Claude Carrière is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mahabharata Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read The Mahabharata aloud.

What Reading Level is The Mahabharata?

The Mahabharata 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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