La honte
Annie Ernaux
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La honte
by Annie Ernaux
Published
1998
Publisher
Wahlström & Widstrand
Pages
127
ISBN-10
9146172378
Description
"My father tried to kill my mother one Sunday in June, in the early afternoon." Shame begins as the story of a twelve-year-old girl, but it is also about the storyteller, a mature woman, the author herself. The violent moment lives inside her. The trauma comes at a moment when she is still so close to her mother and father that the threatened act of violence is incomprehensible. It cuts through her like an axe. Over time, the memory cools until it is just a snapshot she carries in her purse, unchanging even after years have passed and the twelve-year-old girl has grown into an orgasmic woman and a writer. Years later the cut is still there, but her whole being has grown around it like a tree that has been struck by lightning and survived.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in La honte?
This edition of La honte has approximately 127 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 La honte?
For most readers, La honte typically takes between 2h 39m and 1h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 31,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 7m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 31,750 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 La honte?
The estimated word count for La honte is approximately 31,750 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 La honte?
La honte was written by Annie Ernaux.
When was La honte published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.