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J.-K. Huysmans

Ruth Antosh
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      J.-K. Huysmans (1848-1907) now stands firmly recognized 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.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Ruth Antosh EAN: 9781789148725 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: HEIGHT: 200 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Reaktion Books DATE PUBLISHED: 2024-06-01 CITY: GENRE: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures WIDTH: 130 cm SPINE:

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      Biography: writers

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      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.
      J.-K. Huysmans (1848-1907) now stands firmly recognized 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.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Ruth Antosh EAN: 9781789148725 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: HEIGHT: 200 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Reaktion Books DATE PUBLISHED: 2024-06-01 CITY: GENRE: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures WIDTH: 130 cm SPINE:

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      Biography: writers

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      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.

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