Otto Julius Bierbaum Book order

Buried in an isolated castle on the outskirt of a city in the Albanian mountains, the wildly ugly painter blasphemies, Samalio Pardulus, executes works too monstrous to bear viewing, and espouses a philosophy that posits a grotesque world that reflects the ravings of a dead, grotesque god. Told through the horrified account of Messer Giacomo (a mediocre artist at once repulsed and uncontrollably fascinated by the events unfolding around him), Samalio Pardulus describes the simultaneous descent and ascent of the titular anti-hero into a passionate perversion of Catholicism in which love and madness become one, as a dark, incestuous incubus settles into a doomed family-- Source other than Library of Congress

The story humorously explores the quest for a bride by a misogynist, showcasing the author's unique blend of charm and wit. Otto Julius Bierbaum, a notable German writer, poet, and journalist, penned this narrative during a time when travel literature was gaining popularity. His earlier work, "Eine empfindsame Reise im Automobil," is recognized as the first automobile travel book in German literature, highlighting his innovative contributions to the genre.