How Long to Read Tirukkural

How Long Does it Take to Read Tirukkural?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 25 minutes to read Tirukkural by Tiruvalluvar

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

Description

Written by the poet Thiruvalluvar, the Kamattu-p-pal is the third part of the Tirukkural - one of the most important texts in Tamil literature. The most intimate section of this great work - it is also, historically, the part that has been most heavily censored. Although hundreds of male translations of the text have been published, it has also only ever been translated by a woman once before. Tirukkural is award-winning writer Meena Kandasamy's luminous translation of the Kamattu-p-pal. Meena Kandasamy delves into this classic, and provides the first feminist interventionist translation into English-remaining true to the desire throbbing through the lifeblood of the text, while retaining the drama that pervades the quintessential Tamil world of exaggerated hurt, lover's quarrels and evenings lost to longing. With her trademark wit, lyricism and passionate insight, Meena weaves a magic spell: taking the reader on a journey through 250 kurals, organised under separate headings - 'The Pleasure of Sex', 'Renouncing Shame', 'The Delights of Sulking' - the result is a fresh, vital, and breath-taking translation that conveys powerful messages about female sensuality, agency, and desire. It is a revolution 2000 years in the making.

How long is Tirukkural?

Tirukkural by Tiruvalluvar is 203 pages long, and a total of 51,359 words.

This makes it 69% the length of the average book. It also has 63% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tirukkural Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 40 minutes to read Tirukkural aloud.

What Reading Level is Tirukkural?

Tirukkural 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 Tirukkural?

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