À Rebours
Book • 2017
Joris-Karl Huysmans's 'À Rebours' (Against Nature or Against the Grain) is a decadent novel that follows the life of Jean des Esseintes, an aristocrat who rejects bourgeois society and seeks refuge in aesthetic pursuits.
The novel is known for its detailed descriptions of art, literature, and the refined senses.
It explores themes of artificiality, decadence, and the rejection of conventional morality.
'À Rebours' is considered a key work of Decadent literature and had a significant influence on the Aesthetic Movement.
Its exploration of sensory experience and its critique of societal norms continue to fascinate readers.
The novel is known for its detailed descriptions of art, literature, and the refined senses.
It explores themes of artificiality, decadence, and the rejection of conventional morality.
'À Rebours' is considered a key work of Decadent literature and had a significant influence on the Aesthetic Movement.
Its exploration of sensory experience and its critique of societal norms continue to fascinate readers.
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