How Long to Read The Tale of Genji

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tale of Genji?

It takes the average reader 20 hours and 20 minutes to read The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu

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

Description

The world’s first novel, in a translation that is “likely to be the definitive edition . . . for many years to come” (The Wall Street Journal) The inspiration behind The Metropolitan Museum of Art's "The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated" -- Now through June 16 at The Met Fifth Avenue A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, with flaps and deckle-edged paper Written in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world’s first novel. Genji, the Shining Prince, is the son of an emperor. He is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and shifting political fortunes form the core of this magnificent epic. Royall Tyler’s superior translation is detailed, poetic, and superbly true to the Japanese original while allowing the modern reader to appreciate it as a contemporary treasure. Supplemented with detailed notes, glossaries, character lists, and chronologies to help the reader navigate the multigenerational narrative, this comprehensive edition presents this ancient tale in the grand style that it deserves.

How long is The Tale of Genji?

The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu is 1,220 pages long, and a total of 305,000 words.

This makes it 412% the length of the average book. It also has 373% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tale of Genji Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 27 hours and 46 minutes to read The Tale of Genji aloud.

What Reading Level is The Tale of Genji?

The Tale of Genji 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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