books0977:French writer J.K. Huysmans (circa 1895). Vintage photograph. Huysmans (Frenc
books0977: French writer J.K. Huysmans (circa 1895). Vintage photograph. Huysmans (French, 1848–1907) is most famous for the novel À rebours (published in English as Against the Grain or Against Nature). Huysmans’ work is considered remarkable for its idiosyncratic use of the French language, large vocabulary, descriptions, satirical wit and far-ranging erudition. -- source link