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Là-Bas

Là-Bas

Joris-Karl Huysmans

Paperback

General Fiction

Publisher Price: $25.95

ISBN13: 9798897184460
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Jun 10 2025
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.64 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

Là-Bas (1891) by Joris-Karl Huysmans is a decadent and controversial novel that explores themes of Satanism, spiritual crisis, and the search for meaning in a corrupt modern world. The story follows Durtal, a disillusioned writer who becomes fascinated by the life of the 15th-century occultist Gilles de Rais. As Durtal researches de Rais' descent into depravity, he is drawn into contemporary circles of occultism and black magic in fin-de-siècle Paris. Through his experiences and inner turmoil, the novel delves into the clash between religious longing and the lure of decadence. Là-Bas is notable for its blend of historical narrative and supernatural horror, reflecting Huysmans' own spiritual journey.

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