num_pages: 128
description: Because of his extreme sensitivity to the absurd and grotesque in human affairs, the protagonist of this masterpiece of decadence has estranged himself from society and savors the most bizarre aspects of human existence in his quest for novelty. This landmark novel is filled with weird images and biting wit. Introduction by Havelock Ellis.
language: English
title: Against the Grain
titlecomplete: Against the Grain
characters: Jean Des Esseintes
genres: Literature, Classics, Literary Fiction, Novels, Philosophy, 19th Century, France, French Literature, Fiction, Art
ratings_count: 13077
places: Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
publisher: Echo Library