Against the Grain: A Rebours (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162775036)

Against the Grain: A Rebours is a novel written by J.K. Huysmans, originally published in French in 1884. The novel follows the life of Jean Des Esseintes, a wealthy and disillusioned aristocrat who retreats from society to live a life of decadence and aestheticism in his isolated villa outside of Paris. Des Esseintes spends his days indulging in his passions for art, literature, and exotic perfumes, while also experimenting with drugs and engaging in perverse sexual fantasies.As he becomes increasingly isolated from the world around him, Des Esseintes begins to question the value of his own existence and the meaning of life itself. He struggles with his own mortality and the futility of his pursuits, ultimately coming to the realization that his life of excess and indulgence may not be as fulfilling as he had hoped.Against the Grain: A Rebours is a seminal work of the Decadent movement in literature, which sought to explore themes of excess, individualism, and the rejection of traditional values. Huysmans' novel is a powerful critique of modern society and a provocative exploration of the human condition, offering a unique perspective on the meaning of life and the pursuit of happiness.1922. Introduction by Havelock Ellis. Huysmans, French novelist of Dutch ancestry, he was marked as a typical decadent. Against the Grain is part of a spiritual biography. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. K. Huysmans
ISBN-10: 1162775033
ISBN-13: 9781162775036
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d