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 2 minutes to read The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikubu

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

Description

"What Waley did create is literary art of extraordinary beauty that brings to life in English the world Murasaki Shikibu imagined. The beauty of his art has not dimmed, but like the original text itself retains the power to move and enlighten."—Dennis Washburn, from his foreword Centuries before Shakespeare, Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji was already acknowledged as a classic of Japanese literature. Over the past century, this book has gained worldwide acceptance as not only the world's first novel but as one of the greatest works of literature of all time. The hero of the tale, Prince...

How long is The Tale of Genji?

The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikubu is 1,184 pages long, and a total of 300,736 words.

This makes it 400% the length of the average book. It also has 368% 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 23 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.

Where Can I Buy The Tale of Genji?

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