How Long to Read The Belle Époque

How Long Does it Take to Read The Belle Époque?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 48 minutes to read The Belle Époque by Dominique Kalifa

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

Description

The years before the First World War have long been romanticized as a zenith of French culture—the “Belle Époque.” The era is seen as the height of a lost way of life that remains emblematic of what it means to be French. In a vast range of texts and images, it appears as a carefree time full of joie de vivre, fanfare and frills, artistic daring, and scientific innovation. The Moulin Rouge shared the stage with the Universal Exposition, Toulouse-Lautrec rubbed elbows with Marie Curie and La Belle Otero, and Fantômas invented automatic writing. This book traces the making—and the imagining—of the Belle Époque to reveal how and why it became a cultural myth. Dominique Kalifa lifts the veil on a period shrouded in nostalgia, explaining the century-long need to continuously reinvent and even sanctify this moment. He sifts through images handed down in memoirs and reminiscences, literature and film, art and history to explore the many facets of the era, including its worldwide reception. The Belle Époque was born in France, but it quickly went global as other countries adopted the concept to write their own histories. In shedding light on how the Belle Époque has been celebrated and reimagined, Kalifa also offers a nuanced meditation on time, history, and memory.

How long is The Belle Époque?

The Belle Époque by Dominique Kalifa is 165 pages long, and a total of 42,075 words.

This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Belle Époque Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 49 minutes to read The Belle Époque aloud.

What Reading Level is The Belle Époque?

The Belle Époque 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Belle Époque?

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