Against the Grain by Joris-Karl Huysmans, Joris-Karl Huysmans

168 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Huysmans was a French novelist noted for his vast scope of language, his sensuous descriptions and satirical wit. His pessimistic outlook showed a deep disgust for modern life. Des Esseintes is the main character. He is an exocentric antihero who ...

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