How Long to Read The Water Margin

How Long Does it Take to Read The Water Margin?

It takes the average reader 14 hours and 35 minutes to read The Water Margin by Shi Naian

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

Description

Based upon the historical bandit Song Jiang and his companions, this Chinese equivalent of the English classic Robin Hood and His Merry Men is an epic tale of rebellion against tyranny and has been thrilling and inspiring readers for hundreds of years. This edition of the classic J. H. Jackson translation features a new preface and introduction by Edwin Lowe, which gives the history of the book and puts the story into perspective for modern readers. First translated into English by Pearl S. Buck in 1933 as All Men Are Brothers, the original edition of the J.H. Jackson translation appeared under the title The Water Margin in 1937. In this updated edition, Edwin Lowe addresses many of the shortcomings found in the original J.H. Jackson translation, and replaces the original grit and flavor of Shuihui Zhuan found in Chinese versions, including the sexual seduction, explicit descriptions of brutality and barbarity, and the profane voices of the thieving, scheming, drinking, fighting, pimping lower classes of Song Dynasty China. Similarly, the Chinese deities, Bodhisattvas, gods and demons have reclaimed their true names, as has the lecherous, over-sexed and ill-fated Ximen Qing. All of which was sanitized out when first published in 1937. While Chinese in origin, the themes of The Water Margin are universal enough that it has served as a source of inspiration for numerous movies, television shows and video games up to the present day.

How long is The Water Margin?

The Water Margin by Shi Naian is 848 pages long, and a total of 218,784 words.

This makes it 286% the length of the average book. It also has 267% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Water Margin Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 19 hours and 55 minutes to read The Water Margin aloud.

What Reading Level is The Water Margin?

The Water Margin 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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