Against the Grain A Rebours

Against the Grain: A Rebours is a novel written by French author Joris-Karl Huysmans. It was first published in 1884 and is considered a masterpiece of decadent literature. The novel tells the story of Jean Des Esseintes, a wealthy and reclusive aristocrat who retreats from society to indulge in his eccentric and decadent tastes.Des Esseintes is disillusioned with modern life and seeks to escape from it by creating his own self-contained world of art and beauty. He spends his time reading rare books, listening to exotic music, and indulging in luxurious foods and wines. He also decorates his home with bizarre and macabre objects, such as a tortoise shell encrusted with jewels and a stuffed crocodile.Throughout the novel, Des Esseintes struggles with his own decadence and the emptiness of his life. He becomes increasingly isolated and detached from reality, eventually descending into madness. Against the Grain: A Rebours is a powerful critique of modern society and a celebration of individualism and artistic freedom.1922. Introduction by Havelock Ellis. Huysmans, French novelist of Dutch ancestry, he was marked as a typical decadent. Against the Grain is part of a spiritual biography. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.