Under fire
Henri Barbusse
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Under fire
Published
1917
Publisher
Dutton
Pages
358
Description
Henri Barbusse's Under Fire: The Story of a Squad (in the original French Le Feu: journal d'une escouade) was one of the first novels about World War I. Published at the end of 1916, it was based on Barbusse's experiences as a French soldier on the Western Front. The novel, written primarily as the episodic journal entries of an unknown narrator, follows a French squad in the brutal face of the German Invasion. Compared to the many war stories before it, Under Fire is marked by a gritty realism that squares firmly with the death and squalor of trench warfare.
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How many pages are in Under fire?
This edition of Under fire has approximately 358 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 Under fire?
For most readers, Under fire typically takes between 7h 28m and 4h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 89,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 89,500 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 Under fire?
The estimated word count for Under fire is approximately 89,500 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 Under fire?
Under fire was written by Henri Barbusse.
When was Under fire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1917. The original work may have been published on a different date.