Belle de jour
Luis Buñuel
Reading Time
at 250 WPM2h 40m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 40m to read Belle de jour.
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Belle de jour
by Luis Buñuel
Published
1984
Publisher
Lorrimer Publishing Ltd.
Pages
160
ISBN-10
0856470058
Description
Severine is a repressed, bored housewife, afraid of intimacy. Her husband, Pierre is kind, devoted, and understanding. Severine is aroused by the idea of domination and debasement, and gentle Pierre is hardly the type of person who would treat her cruelly in order to receive sexual gratification. Following the example of an acquaintance, she begins a double life as the girl called Belle de Jour, in the brothel run by Madame Anais. Her otherwise placid domestic life is threatened when an obsessed client, unable to possess her completely, begins to stalk her.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Belle de jour?
This edition of Belle de jour has approximately 160 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 Belle de jour?
For most readers, Belle de jour typically takes between 3h 20m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,000 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 Belle de jour?
The estimated word count for Belle de jour is approximately 40,000 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 Belle de jour?
Belle de jour was written by Luis Buñuel.
When was Belle de jour published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1984. The original work may have been published on a different date.