Something to declare
Julian Barnes
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Something to declare
Published
2002
Publisher
Howes
Pages
374
ISBN-10
1841975435
Description
Anyone who loves France (or just feels strongly about it), or has succumbed to the spell of Julian Barnes's previous books, will be enraptured by this collection of essays on the country and its culture. Barnes's appreciation extends from France's vanishing peasantry to its hyper-literate pop singers, from the gleeful iconoclasm of nouvelle vague cinema to the orgy of drugs and suffering that is the Tour de France. Above all, Barnes is an unparalleled connoisseur of French writing and writers. Here are the prolific and priapic Simenon, Baudelaire, Sand and Sartre, and several dazzling excursions on the prickly genius of Flaubert. Lively yet discriminating in its enthusiasm, seemingly infinite in its range of reference, and written in prose as stylish as haute couture, Something to Declare is an unadulterated joy.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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How many pages are in Something to declare?
This edition of Something to declare has approximately 374 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 Something to declare?
For most readers, Something to declare typically takes between 7h 48m and 5h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 93,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 93,500 words
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What is the word count of Something to declare?
The estimated word count for Something to declare is approximately 93,500 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.
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Who is the author of Something to declare?
Something to declare was written by Julian Barnes.
When was Something to declare published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.