How Long to Read Against the Grain (À Rebours)

How Long Does it Take to Read Against the Grain (À Rebours)?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 32 minutes to read Against the Grain (À Rebours) by J. K. Huysmans

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Described as "A Novel Without a Plot" J. K. Huysman's "Against the Grain (A Rebours)" is a relatively simple story. It concerns the seclusion of one Des Esseintes, the last member of a once powerful and noble family. Having lived an extremely decadent life, Des Esseintes finds himself disgusted with human society and retreats to a house in the countryside where he is intent upon spending the rest of his days in intellectual and aesthetic contemplation. Because of its decadent content "Against the Grain" created quite a stir when it was first published and in breaking from the Naturalist school of literature Huysman's work established itself as a major piece of the Symbolist aesthetic.

How long is Against the Grain (À Rebours)?

Against the Grain (À Rebours) by J. K. Huysmans is 148 pages long, and a total of 38,184 words.

This makes it 50% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Against the Grain (À Rebours) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 28 minutes to read Against the Grain (À Rebours) aloud.

What Reading Level is Against the Grain (À Rebours)?

Against the Grain (À Rebours) is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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