Là-bas: A Quick Read edition

Là-bas: A Quick Read edition

Title: Là-bas: A Quick Read edition
Author: Quick Read & J. K. Huysmans
Release: 2024-02-20
Kind: ebook
Genre: Fiction & Literature, Books, Reference, Study Aids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy
Size: 2848355
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 8 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 14 minutes

"Là-Bas" is a novel by Joris-Karl Huysmans, published in 1891. It explores the theme of Satanism in contemporary France and caused controversy upon its release. The story follows the protagonist, Durtal, a disillusioned novelist who turns to the study of the Middle Ages and investigates the life of Gilles de Rais, a notorious child-murderer. Through his connections in Paris, Durtal discovers that Satanism is still present in turn-of-the-century France. With the help of his lover, Madame Chantelouve, he delves into the occult underworld, leading to a climactic description of a black mass. The novel received attention for its vivid depiction of the black mass attended by Huysmans himself. Norman Mailer later adapted the novel into a screenplay titled "Trial of the Warlock." Overall, "Là-Bas" is a significant work in Huysmans's oeuvre, featuring the recurring character Durtal and exploring themes of disillusionment and the occult.

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