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Against the Grain

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The story follows Des Esseintes, an eccentric antihero who rejects the superficiality of 19th-century upper-class society. As he grapples with a profound disdain for modern life, he seeks to construct his own artistic realm, reflecting themes of isolation and artistic exploration. The novel showcases Huysmans' rich language, sensuous imagery, and satirical wit, making it a prime example of decadent literature that critiques contemporary existence.

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Against the Grain, Joris-Karl Huysmans

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2008
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Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
Book Jungle
Publicado en
2008
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
168
ISBN13
9781605971544
Serie
Primera publicación
1884
Título original
À rebours
Calificación
3,9 de 5
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The story follows Des Esseintes, an eccentric antihero who rejects the superficiality of 19th-century upper-class society. As he grapples with a profound disdain for modern life, he seeks to construct his own artistic realm, reflecting themes of isolation and artistic exploration. The novel showcases Huysmans' rich language, sensuous imagery, and satirical wit, making it a prime example of decadent literature that critiques contemporary existence.