num_pages: 400
description: It is the third of Huysmans' books to feature the character Durtal, a thinly disguised portrait of the author. He had already featured the character of Durtal in Là-bas and En route, which recounted his conversion to Catholicism. La Cathédrale continues the story. After his retreat at a Trappist monastery, Durtal moves to the city of Chartres, renowned for its cathedral. Huysmans describes the building in great detail. —Summary by Wikipedia
language: English
title: Cathedral
titlecomplete: Cathedral
characters: Durtal
genres: Fiction, 19th Century, French Literature, Classics, France, Catholic, Literary Fiction, Literature, Architecture
ratings_count: 204
places: France, Chartres
series: Durtal
publisher: Hippocrene Books