How Long to Read Zen and the White Whale

How Long Does it Take to Read Zen and the White Whale?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 59 minutes to read Zen and the White Whale by Daniel Herman

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

Description

In Moby-Dick’s wide philosophical musings and central narrative arch, Herman finds a philosophy very closely aligned specifically with the original teachings of Zen Buddhism. In exploring the likelihood of this hitherto undiscovered influence, Herman looks at works Melville is either known to have read or that there is a strong likelihood of his having come across, as well as offering a more expansive consideration of Moby-Dick from a Zen Buddhist perspective, as it is expressed in both ancient and modern teachings. But not only does the book delve deeply into one of the few aspects of Moby-Dick’s construction left unexplored by scholars, it also conceives of an entirely new way of reading the greatest of American books—offering critical re-considerations of many of its most crucial and contentious issues, while focusing on what Melville has to teach us about coping with adversity, respecting ideological diversity, and living skillfully in a fickle, slippery world.

How long is Zen and the White Whale?

Zen and the White Whale by Daniel Herman is 235 pages long, and a total of 59,925 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Zen and the White Whale Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Zen and the White Whale aloud.

What Reading Level is Zen and the White Whale?

Zen and the White Whale 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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