Backcloth
Dirk Bogarde
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Backcloth
by Dirk Bogarde
Published
1987
Publisher
Chivers
Pages
352
ISBN-10
0862202124
Description
In this book written in about 1985 and first printed in hardback in 1986, Dirk Bogarde cements his modus operandi, to write another autobiography covering the same general range of years as earlier ones, but this time using detail that he'd previously decided to withhold. This one begins with his first childhood memory and closes with the death of his original publisher and friend Norah Smallwood of the Chatto & Windus firm. He reveals more about the Provence farmhouse he restored and loves as a refuge from public life. Photographs unseen until this edition are included of his family and there are shots of him in WW2 uniform. The important thing about this volume is that Bogarde overtly intended it to be the final entry in his series, after which he might write novels (he did) but would not do any more autobiographical work (that was not to be). He went so far as to burn over 95% of his personal papers in a large bonfire on his estate after completing this book, in an effort to deny information to those he felt would misinterpret it. Fortunately, events conspired to cause Bogarde to produce four more autobiographical works plus a collection of magazine and newspaper articles (this last called "For The Time Being").
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Backcloth?
This edition of Backcloth has approximately 352 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Backcloth?
For most readers, Backcloth typically takes between 7h 20m and 4h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Backcloth?
The estimated word count for Backcloth is approximately 88,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Backcloth?
Backcloth was written by Dirk Bogarde.
When was Backcloth published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1987. The original work may have been published on a different date.