How Long to Read The Songs of Chu

How Long Does it Take to Read The Songs of Chu?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Songs of Chu by Yuan Qu

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

Description

Sources show Qu Yuan (?340–278 BCE) was the first person in China to become famous for his poetry, so famous in fact that the Chinese celebrate his life with a national holiday called Poet's Day, or the Dragon Boat Festival. His work, which forms the core of the The Songs of Chu, the second oldest anthology of Chinese poetry, derives its imagery from shamanistic ritual. Its shaman hymns are among the most beautiful and mysterious liturgical works in the world. The religious milieu responsible for their imagery supplies the backdrop for his most famous work, Li sao, which translates shamanic...

How long is The Songs of Chu?

The Songs of Chu by Yuan Qu 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 Songs of Chu Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is The Songs of Chu?

The Songs of Chu 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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