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“He realized at last that the arguments of pessimism were powerless to comfort him”

Quote by Joris-Karl Huysmans

Book:Against the Grain: (À rebours)

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Against the Grain: (À rebours)

Written by J.K. Huysmans, this novel is a seminal work in the decadent movement, offering a detailed portrayal of a man's rebellion against the norms of his time through his pursuit of aesthetic pleasure and his rejection of societal expectations. more

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Joris-Karl Huysmans

Joris-Karl Huysmans was a French novelist known for his exploration of themes such as decadence and aestheticism. His most celebrated novel, 'À la recherche du temps perdu', is regarded as a masterpiece of French literature. more

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