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The Road from Decadence: From Brothel to Cloister : Selected Letters of J.K. Huysmans

This book is a compilation of selected letters written by the French author J.K. Huysmans, offering insights into his personal life and intellectual journey. The letters span the period from his involvement in the decadent movement to his later conversion to Catholicism, providing a unique glimpse into the evolution of his thoughts and beliefs. more

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Joris-Karl Huysmans
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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