How Long to Read Down There (La-Bas)

How Long Does it Take to Read Down There (La-Bas)?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 30 minutes to read Down There (La-Bas) by J. K. Huysmans

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

Description

French novelist Charles Marie George Huysmans (1848-1907) adopted the pseudonym Joris-Karl, or J.-K. Huysmans, for his novels, short stories and art criticism. His thirty-year tenure at the French Ministry of the Interior allowed him the financial and personal freedom to write as he pleased. In the same vein as his mentor, Emile Zola, Huysmans' writings were largely naturalistic. Huysmans' novels were somewhat controversial at the time of publication, as they often dealt with themes of religion, social and political commentary, and in the case of his 1891 novel, "La-Bas," Satanism. "La-Bas, or Down There," is the first of a series of novels in which Huysmans' explores his only personal struggle with religious faith through his characters, in this case the main character, Durtal. The novel explores religious and philosophical extremes, and depicts Satanism in the late 1880s through the eyes of Durtal, who is seeking respite from what he sees as a disgusting and vulgar modern world.

How long is Down There (La-Bas)?

Down There (La-Bas) by J. K. Huysmans is 150 pages long, and a total of 37,500 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Down There (La-Bas) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Down There (La-Bas) aloud.

What Reading Level is Down There (La-Bas)?

Down There (La-Bas) 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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