How Long to Read The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 59 minutes to read The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told by Pingali Suranna

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

Description

Composed in the mid-sixteenth century, The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told, could be considered the first novel written in South Asia. Telugu, the language spoken in today's Andhra Pradesh region of southern India, has a classical literary tradition extending over a thousand years. Suranna's masterpiece comes from a period of intense creativity in Telugu, when great poets produced strikingly modern innovations. The novel explodes preconceived ideas about early South Indian literature: for example, that the characters lack interiority, that the language is formulaic, and that Telugu texts are mere translations of earlier Sanskrit works. Employing the poetic style known as campu, which mixes verse and prose, Pingali Suranna's work transcends our notions of traditional narrative. "I wanted to have the structure of a complex narrative no one had ever known," he said of his great novel, "with rich evocations of erotic love, and also descriptions of gods and temples that would be a joy to listen to." The Sound of the Kiss is both a gripping love story and a profound meditation on mind and language. Shulman and Rao include a thorough introduction that provides a broader understanding of, and appreciation for, the complexities and subtleties of this text.

How long is The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told?

The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told by Pingali Suranna is 348 pages long, and a total of 89,784 words.

This makes it 117% the length of the average book. It also has 110% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 10 minutes to read The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told aloud.

What Reading Level is The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told?

The Sound of the Kiss, or The Story That Must Never Be Told 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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