How Long to Read Bride of the Forest - THE UNTOLD STORY OF YAYATI'S DAUGHTER
By Madhavi Mahadevan
How Long Does it Take to Read Bride of the Forest - THE UNTOLD STORY OF YAYATI'S DAUGHTER?
It takes the average reader 5 hours and 48 minutes to read Bride of the Forest - THE UNTOLD STORY OF YAYATI'S DAUGHTER by Madhavi Mahadevan
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
Description The myth of Drishadvati appears in the Mahabharata as the 'story of the salvation of kings by a maiden.' While tales of surrogacy abound in the Indian epics, this is the first known example of a womb-on-rent. This strange story-of a girl whose fertility was bartered repeatedly in exchange for priceless horses-has intrigued modern scholars, playwrights and authors for its cultural significance. While earlier adaptations have cast its theme as the exploitation of a helpless woman, Bride of the Forest presents it as the story of girl who is surprisingly radical in her ultimate rejection of patriarchy. Staying true to the original myths and springing entirely from the world of the Mahabharata, the novel brings to life several other characters: Garuda, the divine bird who flies Lord Vishnu around the world: the proud kings of Ayodhya, Pratisthan and Kashi; the arrogant queen, Devayani, and her duplicitous maid-whose stories reveal an intricate tapestry of human and divine relationships. Intertwined in the tales of traditional rivalries is the age-old war between the asuras and the devas that gave rise to the perennial male quest for immortality, transmuted into the human desire for sons that lies at the root of commercial surrogacy even today. However, it is the story of Drishadvati, her sacrifice and her nobility, that will enchant the reader.
How long is Bride of the Forest - THE UNTOLD STORY OF YAYATI'S DAUGHTER?
Bride of the Forest - THE UNTOLD STORY OF YAYATI'S DAUGHTER by Madhavi Mahadevan is 338 pages long, and a total of 87,204 words.
This makes it 114% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read Bride of the Forest - THE UNTOLD STORY OF YAYATI'S DAUGHTER Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 56 minutes to read Bride of the Forest - THE UNTOLD STORY OF YAYATI'S DAUGHTER aloud.
What Reading Level is Bride of the Forest - THE UNTOLD STORY OF YAYATI'S DAUGHTER?
Bride of the Forest - THE UNTOLD STORY OF YAYATI'S DAUGHTER 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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