Un dilemme

Name: Un dilemme
Author: J.-K. Huysmans

By J.-K. Huysmans

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Le récit met en scène deux hommes âgés qui, après la mort d'un proche plus jeune, examinent la succession et ourdissent un plan pour éloigner la femme qui vivait avec le défunt. La narration allie conversations et observations détaillées d'intérieurs pour révéler calculs d'héritage, hypocrisie et petites violences sociales: raisonnements juridiques, intrigues visant à préserver le patrimoine et crainte du scandale se mêlent à une ironie froide sur les mœurs bourgeoises.

About the Author

J.-K. Huysmans

J.-K. Huysmans was a French novelist and art critic, best known for his influential works that explore themes of aestheticism and spirituality. His most notable novel, "Against the Grain" (À rebours), is often regarded as a seminal text of the Decadent movement, presenting a protagonist who retreats from society into a world of art and sensory experience. Huysmans' writing is characterized by its rich, detailed descriptions and a deep exploration of the inner life, reflecting his own spiritual journey. Other significant works include "En Route," which delves into the author's conversion to Catholicism, and "Là-bas," a provocative exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.