Ruth Antosh

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...