How Long to Read Zhuangzi, the Divine Classic of Nan Hua

How Long Does it Take to Read Zhuangzi, the Divine Classic of Nan Hua?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Zhuangzi, the Divine Classic of Nan Hua by Frederic Henry Balfour

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

Description

Mr. Frederic Henry Balfour was the first Sinologue to translate Zhuangzi. He was followed by Mr. Herbert Gile (1886, Zhuangzi, mystic, moralist, and social reformer) and Dr. Legge (The texts of Taoism, 1891, vols 1 and 2). H. Giles provided an analysis of this first translation in the China Review, 1883, 11:1-15 and Dr. Legge in the preface of his translation (pp. xviii). In the words of Dr. Legge, "it was no small achievement to be the first to endeavor to lift up the veil from Zhuangzi. Even a first translation, though imperfect, is not without benefit to others who come after, and are able to do better." The purpose of this reedition is to provide this first translation for historical and comparative purposes. The language and concepts used in the Zhuangzi are for me so complex and subtle that having several translations at hand is one of the steps to approach this incredibly rich esoteric text.

How long is Zhuangzi, the Divine Classic of Nan Hua?

Zhuangzi, the Divine Classic of Nan Hua by Frederic Henry Balfour is 372 pages long, and a total of 93,744 words.

This makes it 126% the length of the average book. It also has 115% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Zhuangzi, the Divine Classic of Nan Hua Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 32 minutes to read Zhuangzi, the Divine Classic of Nan Hua aloud.

What Reading Level is Zhuangzi, the Divine Classic of Nan Hua?

Zhuangzi, the Divine Classic of Nan Hua 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.

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