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    The Cathedral
    The Cathedral
    The Cathedral
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    The Cathedral

    By J.-K. Huysmans

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    'The Cathedral' is a novel written by J.-K. Huysmans. It is the third of Huysmans' books to feature the character Durtal, a thinly disguised portrait of the author. He had already featured the character of Durtal in Là-bas and En route, which recounted his conversion to Catholicism. The Cathedral continues the story. After his retreat at a Trappist monastery, Durtal moved to the city of Chartres, renowned for its cathedral. Huysmans describes the building in great detail.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateNov 25, 2019
    ISBN4057664643629
    The Cathedral
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    J.-K. Huysmans

    J.-K. Huysmans (1847-1907) changed from being an obscure author and art critic to one of the most famous authors of his day with the publication of A Rebours (Against Nature) in 1884. A Rebours is a ground-breaking novel which captures the decadent spirit of the day and marks his final break with Zola and naturalism. Dedalus have published 12 books by J.-K. Huysmans, 11 in new translations by Brendan King; Marthe, Parisian Sketches, The Vatard Sisters, Stranded (En Rade), Drifting, Against Nature, Las Bas, Modern Art, Certain Artists, The Cathedral and The Oblate of St Benedict. In addition to an old translation of En Route which will be replaced by a new translation by Brendan King in 2023. Robert Baldick's brilliant book The Life of J.-K. Huysmans was published by Dedalus in the autumn of 2005, updated and edited by Brendan King.

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