How Long to Read Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China

How Long Does it Take to Read Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 29 minutes to read Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China by Shenshen Cai

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

Description

This book explores xiangsheng, one of the most popular folk art performance genres in China, its enlistment by official propaganda machine after the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and its revival in popularity under Guo Degang and his Deyun Club. Just as the 1950's saw the shift of xiangsheng 's social function from entertainment to the political tool of ‘serving the party’, Guo Degang has completed the paradigm shift by turning its focus back to ‘serving the people’ as a means of entertainment and social criticism. This volume examines how Guo has resurrected the essence of...

How long is Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China?

Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China by Shenshen Cai is 146 pages long, and a total of 37,376 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China aloud.

What Reading Level is Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China?

Xiangsheng and the Emergence of Guo Degang in Contemporary China is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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