Huysmans’ shocking novel follows the experiences of Durtal, a frustrated writer who immerses himself in writing a sensational biography of a 15th century child murderer. As Durtal delves deeper into his unsettling subject he finds himself drawn into the occult underworld of 19th century Paris.
Huysmans’ shocking novel follows the experiences of Durtal, a frustrated writer who immerses himself in writing a sensational biography of a 15th century child murderer. As Durtal delves deeper into his unsettling subject he finds himself drawn into the occult underworld of 19th century Paris.