Against Nature (Oxford World's Classics) By Joris-Karl Huysmans

Oxford University Press

Discover Joris-Karl Huysmans' groundbreaking novel, "Against Nature," a seminal work that defied the conventions of 19th-century fiction. This edition, published by Oxford University Press, features a new translation supplemented by indispensable notes, enhancing the understanding of its highly allusive content. Follow the hypersensitive aesthete Des Esseintes as he attempts to escape the vulgarity of modern life by retreating to his private museum of high taste. "Against Nature" is a treasure trove of cultural delights, anticipating many modernist strains through its appreciation of Baudelaire, Moreau, Redon, Mallarmé, and Poe. This paperback edition offers a complete reading experience with 272 pages of literary exploration. Product Summary: Oxford University Press paperback edition of "Against Nature" by Joris-Karl Huysmans. Features a new translation with comprehensive notes. Explores themes of aestheticism and modernism. Includes contributions from Margaret Mauldon and Nicholas White. Total page count is 272 pages. ISBN: 9780199555116. Release Date: 28/05/2009.