Against Nature by J.K. Huysmans (English) Paperback Book

Description: Against Nature by J.K. Huysmans, Brendan King Against Nature is Huysmans's great fin-de-sicle novel anticipating many strains of modernism in its appreciation of Baudelaire, Moreau, Redon, Mallarm and Poe. A novel like no other, it features a hero, des Esseintes, a neurasthenic aristocrat who has turned his back on the vulgarity of modern life and retreated to an isolated country villa. Here, accompanied only by two silent servants, he pursues his obsessions with exotic flowers, rare gems, and complex perfumes, embarking on a series of increasingly strange aesthetic experiments, starting with the decision to give his giant pet tortoise a jewel-encrusted shell. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A wildly original fin-de-siecle novel, Against Nature follows its sole character, Des Esseintes, a decadent, ailing aristocrat who retreats to an isolated villa where he indulges his taste for luxury and excess. Veering between nervous excitability and debilitating ennui, he gluts his aesthetic appetites with classical literature and art, exotic jewels (with which he fatally encrusts the shell of his tortoise), rich perfumes, and a kaleidoscope of sensual experiences. The original handbook of decadence, Against Nature exploded "like a grenade" (in the words of its author) and has enjoyed a cult readership from its publication to the present day. AUTHOR: J.K. Huysmans (1847-1907) became famous with the publication of Against Nature in 1884. This is the seventh book by J.K. Huysmans to be published by Dedalus. Also available are La-Bas (1891), En Route (1895), The Cathedral (1898), The Oblate of St Bebedict (1903), Parisian Sketches (1880), Marthe (1876) and Robert Baldicks brilliant The Life of J. K. Huysmans was published by Dedalus in 2005. Notes A new translation of the fin-de-siecle novel, by Brendan King, including an introduction and notes. Author Biography J.K.Huysmans (1847-1907) began writing as a naturalist in thJ.K.Huysmans (1847-1907) began writing as a naturalist in the style of Zola. .He changed from being an obscure author ane style of Zola. .He changed from being an obscure author and art critic to one of the most famous authors of his day wid art critic to one of the most famous authors of his day with the publication of A Rebours (Against Nature) in 1884. Hith the publication of A Rebours (Against Nature) in 1884. His novel about Satanism, La-Bas (1891)is the cult novel of ths novel about Satanism, La-Bas (1891)is the cult novel of th Long Description Des Esseintes, is a neurasthenic aristocrat who has turned his back on the vulgarity of modern life and retreated to an isolated country villa. Here, accompanied only by a couple of silent servants, he pursues his obsessions with exotic flowers, rare gems, and complex perfumes and embarks on a series of increasingly strange aesthetic experiments Review Quote It will be the biggest fiasco of the year - but I dont care a damn! It will be something nobody has ever done before, and I shall have said what I had to say. -- J.-K. Huysmans, about Against Nature, in 1884 Details ISBN1903517656 Short Title AGAINST NATURE Language English Translator Brendan King ISBN-10 1903517656 ISBN-13 9781903517659 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Dedalus Ltd Place of Publication Cambs Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French Birth 1848 Death 1907 Series Decadence from Dedalus DOI 10.1604/9781903517659 UK Release Date 2008-05-20 AU Release Date 2008-05-20 NZ Release Date 2008-05-20 Author Brendan King Pages 252 Publisher Dedalus Ltd Publication Date 2008-05-20 DEWEY 843.8 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14352022;

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