Là-bas
Joris-Karl Huysmans
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Là-bas
Published
1958
Publisher
University Books
Pages
356
Description
Là-Bas, translated as Down There or The Damned, is a novel by the French writer Joris-Karl Huysmans, first published in 1891. It is Huysmans' most famous work after À rebours. Là-Bas deals with the subject of Satanism in contemporary France, and the novel stirred a certain amount of controversy on its first appearance. It is the first of Huysmans' books to feature the character Durtal, a thinly disguised portrait of the author himself, who would go on to be the protagonist of all of Huysmans' subsequent novels: En route, La cathédrale and L'oblat. - wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Là-bas?
This edition of Là-bas has approximately 356 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 Là-bas?
For most readers, Là-bas typically takes between 7h 25m and 4h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 89,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 89,000 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 Là-bas?
The estimated word count for Là-bas is approximately 89,000 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 Là-bas?
Là-bas was written by Joris-Karl Huysmans.
When was Là-bas published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1958. The original work may have been published on a different date.