How Long to Read The Story of the Stone, Volume I

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of the Stone, Volume I?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 12 minutes to read The Story of the Stone, Volume I by Cao Xueqin

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

Description

The Story of the Stone (c. 1760), also known by the title of The Dream of the Red Chamber, is the great novel of manners in Chinese literature. Divided into five volumes, The Story of the Stone charts the glory and decline of the illustrious Jia family. This novel re-creates the ritualized hurly-burly of Chinese family life that would otherwise be lost and infuses it with affirming Buddhist belief. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf...

How long is The Story of the Stone, Volume I?

The Story of the Stone, Volume I by Cao Xueqin is 544 pages long, and a total of 138,176 words.

This makes it 184% the length of the average book. It also has 169% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of the Stone, Volume I Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 35 minutes to read The Story of the Stone, Volume I aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of the Stone, Volume I?

The Story of the Stone, Volume I 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.

Where Can I Buy The Story of the Stone, Volume I?

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