Là-bas

In «L√†-bas,» J.-K. Huysmans delves into the dark undercurrents of late 19th-century Paris, weaving a richly symbolic narrative that explores themes of decadence, spirituality, and the quest for meaning in a modern, often hostile world. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Durtal, the reader is drawn into a vivid tapestry of esoteric knowledge and the juxtaposition of Christianity against the backdrop of burgeoning secularism. Huysmans's prose is both lyrical and unsettling, melding naturalistic details with an almost mystical fervor, echoing the Symbolist movement's influence while incorporating his own unique... Edasi