La route des Flandres
Claude Simon
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La route des Flandres
by Claude Simon
Published
1960
Publisher
Éditions de Minuit
Pages
314
Description
Le capitaine de Reixach est abattu mystérieusement au cours de la débâcle de 40 par un parachutiste allemand. Mais cette mort intrigue, traverse toute la mémoire et les pensées de son cousin Georges, simple cavalier qui cherche à comprendre. Le capitaine aurait-il cherché à mourir ? Enquêtant sur tous les évènements et les souvenirs qui pourraient élucider cette question, ce mystère devient une obsession de Georges, presque une raison de vivre… Car la mort le hante. Il est alors aidé par Blum, un prisonnier du camp où Georges est retenu où il va interroger Iglésia, ancien jockey de l'écurie Reixach. À la fin de la guerre, son enquête le mène vers la jeune veuve du capitaine… [source : Wikipedia FR]
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in La route des Flandres?
This edition of La route des Flandres has approximately 314 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 route des Flandres?
For most readers, La route des Flandres typically takes between 6h 33m and 4h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,500 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 route des Flandres?
The estimated word count for La route des Flandres is approximately 78,500 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 route des Flandres?
La route des Flandres was written by Claude Simon.
When was La route des Flandres published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1960. The original work may have been published on a different date.