How Long to Read The Selected Poems of Li Po

How Long Does it Take to Read The Selected Poems of Li Po?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read The Selected Poems of Li Po by Bai Li

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

Description

There is a set-phrase in Chinese referring to the phenomenon of Li Po: "Winds of the immortals, bones of the Tao." He moved through this world with an unearthly freedom from attachment, and at the same time belonged profoundly to the earth and its process of change. However ethereal in spirit, his poems remain grounded in the everyday experience we all share. He wrote 1200 years ago, half a world away, but in his poems we see our world transformed. Legendary friends in eighth-century T'ang China, Li Po and Tu Fu are traditionally celebrated as the two greatest poets in the Chinese canon. David Hinton's translation of Li Po's poems is no less an achievement than his critically acclaimed The Selected Poems of Tu Fu, also published by New Directions. By reflecting the ambiguity and density of the original, Hinton continues to create compelling English poems that alter our conception of Chinese poetry.

How long is The Selected Poems of Li Po?

The Selected Poems of Li Po by Bai Li is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Selected Poems of Li Po Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read The Selected Poems of Li Po aloud.

What Reading Level is The Selected Poems of Li Po?

The Selected Poems of Li Po 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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