It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Yuan Mei by The Arthur Waley Estate
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
First published in 1956. Arthur Waley here presents an engrossing account of the works and life of Yuan Mei (1716-1797), the best-known poet of his time. Gaiety is the keynote of his works and the poet was a friend of the Manchu official with whom Commodore Anson had dramatic dealings at Canton in 1743. Yuan Mei gives an account (not previously translated) of Anson's interview with the Manchu authorities. The book contains many translations of Yuan Mei's verse and prose.
Yuan Mei by The Arthur Waley Estate is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.
This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Yuan Mei aloud.
Yuan Mei is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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