Là-bas by J.-K. Huysmans
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Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl), 1848-1907
English
"Là-bas" by J.-K. Huysmans is a novel published in 1891. It follows Durtal, a writer disgusted with modern life, who seeks refuge in studying the medieval child-murderer Gilles de Rais. His research leads him into the occult underworld of fin de siècle Paris, where he discovers that Satanism thrives in contemporary France. With his lover Madame Cha...
controversy and was banned from French railway stations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Betty Roberts
1 month agoI was pleasantly surprised because it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I learned so much from this.
Elijah Moore
3 months agoFor a digital edition, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Michelle Mitchell
2 months agoA fantastic discovery, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
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Joseph Thompson
1 month agoAt first glance, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. A true masterpiece of its kind.