A rebours by J.-K. Huysmans
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| Author | Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl), 1848-1907 |
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| Illustrator | Leroux, Auguste, 1871-1952 |
| Title | A rebours |
| Note | Reading ease score: 44.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Rebours" by J.-K. Huysmans is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of decadence, artifice, and the complexity of human desires through the character of des Esseintes, a reclusive and hyper-refined individual. It delves into his aesthetic tastes and philosophies, reflecting a deep disillusionment with the natural world and society. The opening of "A Rebours" provides insight into the protagonist, des Esseintes, who has retreated from the world into a self-imposed solitude in his house in Fontenay. As he prepares for his new life, des Esseintes reflects on his past extravagances and the interactions he had in society, revealing a general disdain for the mediocrity of people around him. He meticulously considers the aesthetics of his environment, aiming to create a space that caters to his refined sensibilities, demonstrating his desire for detachment from the banalities and cruelties of life as he navigates his complex relationship with art and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Aesthetics -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56149 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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