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J.-K. Huysmans

Ruth Antosh

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English
Reaktion Books
01 October 2024
Series: Critical Lives
J. K. Huysmans (1848-1907) now stands firmly recognised as a significant and influential writer, often hailed as a pioneer of modernism.

While his novel A rebours (Against Nature) remains infamous for its reclusive protagonist retreating into a realm of artifice and dreams, Huysmans' literary contributions are far-reaching. Ruth Antosh explores Huysmans' life and work, illustrating how it reflects France's era of profound social and artistic change. In this context, Huysmans' lesser-known writings, such as his correspondence, early fiction, art criticism and the esteemed mid-career novel En rade (Stranded), cherished by the Surrealists, demand greater critical attention.

This biography compellingly argues that Huysmans' life was an unwavering quest for spiritual and aesthetic fulfilment, evident through his meaningful friendships and prolific writings.
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Imprint:   Reaktion Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 200mm,  Width: 130mm, 
ISBN:   9781789148725
ISBN 10:   1789148723
Series:   Critical Lives
Pages:   208
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Ruth Antosh is Professor Emerita of French at the State University of New York at Fredonia. She is the author of Reality and Illusion in the Novels of J.-K. Huysmans (1986).

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