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The Cathedral, the third novel in Huysmans's Durtal cycle, is at once a narrative of spiritual apprenticeship and an encyclopedic meditation on Chartres. Its plot is deliberately slight: Durtal, newly drawn toward Catholic faith, studies the cathedral's sculpture, glass, liturgy, and Marian symbolism while testing the discipline of belief. Huysmans's prose blends decadent sensuousness with exegetical rigor, turning architecture into theology and medieval iconography into a living text. In the literary context of fin-de-siècle France, the book stands as a counter-modernist answer to positivism and aesthetic fatigue. J.-K. Huysmans began his career among the Naturalists, associated with Zola, before scandalously redirecting the novel toward the artificial, neurotic refinements of À rebours. His later conversion to Catholicism did not erase his earlier fascination with sensation, artifice, and spiritual malaise; rather, it transformed them. The Cathedral reflects Huysmans's own movement from decadence through occult anxiety toward sacramental order, and his learned absorption in medieval art and monastic devotion. This book is recommended to readers interested in religious literature, Symbolist aesthetics, architectural history, and the crisis of modern belief. It is demanding, digressive, and luminous: less a conventional novel than a pilgrimage through stone, image, and soul.
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -J.-K. Huysmans' 'The Cathedral' is a profound exploration of faith, art, and architecture, intricately woven together through the protagonist's pilgrimage to the majestic cathedral of Saint, in Paris. Huysmans employs a meticulous literary style infused with rich, sensual descriptions and a deep symbolism that elevates the narrative beyond mere observation into an intense spiritual experience. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France during the rise of naturalism, this work delves into the tensions between religion and modernity, reflecting a broader cultural discourse on spirituality amidst industrialization. Born into a modest family in 1848, Huysmans came of age in a rapidly changing society, often reflecting the existential dilemmas of an increasingly secular world. His own spiritual journey-from a journalist and skeptic to a devout Catholic-informed his writing, enabling him to infuse 'The Cathedral' with a profound sense of authenticity and urgency. Huysmans' personal struggles with faith, aestheticism, and the complexities of modern life resonate deeply through his carefully crafted prose. This book is an essential read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of art and spirituality. Whether you are a scholar of literature or simply a seeker of meaning, Huysmans' lyrical musings in 'The Cathedral' offer a captivating meditation on the divine within human creation and the enduring quest for transcendence. 192 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788027378326
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -The Cathedral, the third novel in Huysmans's Durtal cycle, is at once a narrative of spiritual apprenticeship and an encyclopedic meditation on Chartres. Its plot is deliberately slight: Durtal, newly drawn toward Catholic faith, studies the cathedral's sculpture, glass, liturgy, and Marian symbolism while testing the discipline of belief. Huysmans's prose blends decadent sensuousness with exegetical rigor, turning architecture into theology and medieval iconography into a living text. In the literary context of fin-de-siècle France, the book stands as a counter-modernist answer to positivism and aesthetic fatigue. J.-K. Huysmans began his career among the Naturalists, associated with Zola, before scandalously redirecting the novel toward the artificial, neurotic refinements of À rebours. His later conversion to Catholicism did not erase his earlier fascination with sensation, artifice, and spiritual malaise; rather, it transformed them. The Cathedral reflects Huysmans's own movement from decadence through occult anxiety toward sacramental order, and his learned absorption in medieval art and monastic devotion. This book is recommended to readers interested in religious literature, Symbolist aesthetics, architectural history, and the crisis of modern belief. It is demanding, digressive, and luminous: less a conventional novel than a pilgrimage through stone, image, and soul.e-artnow s.r.o., Za sidlistem 22, 14300 Prague 192 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788027378326
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. The Cathedral | A Durtal Pilgrimage Through Chartres, Gothic Symbolism, Marian Devotion, and the Crisis of Modern Faith | J. -K. Huysmans | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | e-artnow | EAN 9788027378326 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: e-artnow s.r.o., Za Sidlistem 22, 143 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 126985344
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