Collected Works of Joris-Karl Huysmans by Delphi Classics (.ePUB)
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Collected Works of Joris-Karl Huysmans Version 1 (2025) by Delphi Classics
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Overview: The unique novels of Joris-Karl Huysmans epitomise the aesthetic, spiritual and intellectual life of late nineteenth century France. He started his literary career as a follower of Émile Zola, before breaking away to publish a series of novels too decadent in content and violent in style to be considered works of naturalism. ‘Against the Grain’, Huysmans’s masterpiece, relates the experiments in aesthetic decadence undertaken by the wearied survivor of a noble line. Always autobiographical in content, Huysmans’ novels chart the development of a protracted spiritual odyssey, as the hero seeks happiness in spiritual and physical escapism. A perceptive art critic, Huysmans also helped win public recognition for the Impressionist artists. This eBook presents Huysmans’ collected (almost complete) works, with numerous illustrations, rare translations, informative introduction…
Genre: Fiction > General Fiction/Classics
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