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Labas (Down There)
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This Novel Is The Classic Of Satanism. It Caused A Sensation When It First Appeared In 1891 Because Of Its Extraordinarily Detailed And Vivid Descriptions Of The Black Mass. These Descriptions Are Also Authentic, For J. K. Huysmans, Who Has Been Called The Greatest Of The French Decadents, Had Firsthand Knowledge Of The Satanic Practices, Witch Cults, And The Whole Of The Occult Underworld Thriving In Late Nineteenthcentury Paris.At Its Center Is Durtal, A Writer Obsessed With The Life Of One Of The Blackest Figures In History, Gilles De Rais. The Legendary Crimes, Trial, And Confession Of This Grotesque Fifteenthcentury Child Murderer, Sadist, Necrophile, And Practitioner Of All The Black Arts Unfold In Episode After Horrifying Episode. Mystical Thematic Threads Connect This Greatest Of All Revelers In Evil With Durtal'S Own Passionate Pursuit, The Reflection Of A Religious Quest That Was To Lead Huysmans From Uncertain Agnosticism Back To Catholicism.Durtal, The Mouthpiece For The Strange Personality Of Huysmans, Leads A Hermitlike Existence Cloistered From His Fashionable Contemporaries. Surrounding Him Are Others Equally Cut Off, Sharing A Nostalgic Longing For The Middle Ages. There Is A Simply Religious Bellringer, A Learned Astrologer, A Medical Doctor Versed In Homeopath And Occult Lore, And A Fourth Person A Sheltered, Unsatisfied Bourgeois By Day And Mysterious Succubus By Night. They Take Refuge Where They Can From The Forces Of Modern Times In A Bell Tower, In Abstruse Knowledge, And In Diabolism.Huysmans' Ability To Mesmerize His Readers With Torrents Of Sound And Image Is Itself Suspiciously Akin To The Magic Arts. His Intoxication With The Abominable And The Depraved Is Magnified By His Extreme Sensitivity. He Combines Grimly Realistic Detail With Esoteric Knowledge, And Searches Relentlessly For The Divine In The Depths Of Evil And In The Furthest Reaches Of Human Experience. The Republication Of This Novel, Along With The Previous Publication Of Against The Grain, Will Make His Works Accessible To The Larger Audience That Will Surely Find Them Both Important And Fascinating, As Have Oscar Wilde, Havelock Ellis, And Many Other Major Literary Figures.
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- Q: How many pages does 'La-Bas (Down There)' have? A: This novel has three hundred four pages. It provides a detailed exploration of its themes and characters.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions are five point four three inches in length, zero point five seven inches in width, and eight point four eight inches in height.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is paperback bound. This makes it lightweight and flexible for easy reading.
- Q: Who is the author of 'La-Bas (Down There)'? A: The author is Joris K. Huysmans. He is known for his works that explore themes of decadence and the occult.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the Classics genre. It is recognized as a significant work within literary history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: No, this book is not suitable for young readers. It contains mature themes related to Satanism and graphic descriptions.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'La-Bas (Down There)'? A: The novel explores themes of obsession, morality, and the occult. It delves into the life of Gilles de Rais and the nature of evil.
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- Q: Is there any specific age recommendation for this book? A: This book is generally recommended for adults. Its complex themes and mature content are better suited for a mature audience.
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