Joris-Karl Huysmans — En Route

Paris, Plon-Nourrit et Cie, 1908. Leather. A later edition of this Durtal novel by Joris-Karl Huysmans in a lovely Hatchards binding. Thirtieth edition of this work. First published in 1895, second of Joris-Karl Huysmans's novels to feature the character of Durtal, autobiographical character. A fascinating novel concerned with the protagonist's spiritual journey and eventual conversion to Catholicism. This novel was followed by two books: La Cathedrale and L'Oblat. In the original French.Joris-Karl Huysmans was a French novelist most known for his novel A rebours, and for his impressive use of idiosyncratic use of French language, satirical wit and far-ranging erudition.  From the library of Sir William Eden, Bart. with his armorial bookplate to front pastedowns. He was the father of Anthony Eden, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.With half title. Rebound in half calf binding over cloth covered boards signed Hatchards, titles in gilt on morocco spine labels. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Light minor spotting to fore edge, affecting particularly endpapers and first and last few leaves, pages otherwise bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .