Huysmans, J.K.
Against Nature (A Rebours) (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140447637
- author:
- Huysmans, J.K.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.8 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Against Nature (A Rebours) by Joris-Karl Huysmans is a novel that explores the excesses and decadence of fin-de-siècle society. The story revolves around Des Esseintes, an aristocrat who retreats to an isolated villa where he indulges his love of luxury and sensual experiences. In this revised edition, translated by Robert Baldick with an introduction by Patrick McGuinness, Huysmans' unique vision is presented in a way that showcases the author's innovative style. The novel's themes of aestheticism and the pursuit of pleasure are conveyed through Des Esseintes' obsessive collection of classical literature, art, and exotic treasures. Published for over seventy years, Penguin Classics has established itself as a leading publisher of classic literature, offering authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors.
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