The Cathedral

EAN : 9791041951314

HUYSMANS JORIS-KARL

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EAN : 9791041951314

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041951314
Réf. fournisseur : 303791
Date Parution : 14 sept. 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 236
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:13 mm
Poids : 310gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Cathedral" by Joris-Karl Huysmans is a profound exploration of faith, doubt, and the human soul's struggle for spiritual fulfillment. The narrative follows Durtal, a man grappling with spiritual anemia and the haunting memories of his past sins. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Cathedral of Chartres, the novel delves into Durtal's introspective journey as he seeks solace and redemption. The cathedral, with its intricate stained glass and towering architecture, serves as a metaphor for the complexity and grandeur of faith. Durtal's reflections are interwoven with vivid descriptions of the cathedral's art and the mystical experiences of pilgrims who visit sacred sites like La Salette and Lourdes. These sites, with their miraculous apparitions and healing waters, contrast with Durtal's internal desolation, highlighting the tension between external manifestations of faith and internal spiritual barrenness. Throughout the novel, Huysmans examines the nature of divine intervention, the role of the Virgin Mary, and the challenges of maintaining faith in a modern world. Durtal's journey is one of both physical pilgrimage and inner transformation, as he confronts his pride, doubts, and the remnants of his sinful past. Ultimately, "The Cathedral" is a meditation on the search for divine grace and the enduring power of religious devotion.
Biographie : Joris-Karl Huysmans [ɥismɑ̃ːs]1, nom de plume de Charles Marie Georges Huysmans, est un écrivain et critique d'art français, né le 5 février 1848 à Paris et mort dans la même ville le 12 mai 1907.