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The story centers on Jean des Esseintes, a reclusive and ailing aristocrat who embraces a life of intense aesthetic experience. Rejecting the society he despises, he retreats into a world of dreams and fantasies, exploring themes of decadence and madness. His journey reflects a profound search for beauty and meaning amid his deteriorating health, creating a rich tapestry of style and invective that defines his existence. This narrative delves into the complexities of an isolated mind grappling with art and reality.
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À Rebours - Against Nature, Joris-Karl Huysmans
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- Released
- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joris-Karl Huysmans
- Publisher
- Splice
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 238
- ISBN13
- 9781916173095
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Philosophical Topics, Music Theme, Classics, France, Life, 19th century, French Literature, Church, Aristocracy, nobility, Symbolism, Decadence, Dandyism
- First published
- 1884
- Original title
- À rebours
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- The story centers on Jean des Esseintes, a reclusive and ailing aristocrat who embraces a life of intense aesthetic experience. Rejecting the society he despises, he retreats into a world of dreams and fantasies, exploring themes of decadence and madness. His journey reflects a profound search for beauty and meaning amid his deteriorating health, creating a rich tapestry of style and invective that defines his existence. This narrative delves into the complexities of an isolated mind grappling with art and reality.