Project Gutenberg 2024-07-30 Public domain in the USA. 132 Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl) 1848 1907 Huysmans, Joris Karl Huysmans, Charles-Marie-Georges Huysmans, Jorris-Karl Huysmans, Jaris-Karl Huysmans, Joris-Karl En route $aParis :$bP. V. Stock, $c1895, copyright 1897. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_Route_(novel) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_route_(roman) Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "En Route" by J.-K. Huysmans is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the spiritual journey of the main character, Durtal, as he grapples with his faith and the rituals of Christianity against the backdrop of a decaying society. It delves into themes of religion, personal struggle, and the quest for meaning in a world that often seems indifferent or hostile to spirituality. At the start of the narrative, Durtal arrives at the church of Saint-Sulpice during the octave of the dead, where he finds solace in the solemn atmosphere and the beauty of the liturgical music. Reflecting on the sermons and the voices of children singing the "De Profundis," he experiences deep emotional turmoil as he contemplates the disconnect between his past life of disbelief and an emerging sense of faith. As he immerses himself in the rich tradition of Catholic rituals, he recalls significant moments of loss and searching for connection, which intensify his longing for transcendence and a deeper understanding of divine grace. The opening sets a compelling tone for Durtal's inner conflict and exploration of spirituality amidst the complexities of modern life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k663323 20240724135740huysmans 1895 FR Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Autobiographical fiction Psychological fiction French fiction -- 19th century Catholic Church -- Fiction Antiheroes -- Fiction Art and religion -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature Category: Religion/Spirituality 823520 2025-06-29T09:27:37.719557 text/html 801703 2024-07-30T09:00:02 text/html 574491 2025-06-29T09:27:46.265500 application/epub+zip 574269 2025-06-29T09:27:39.098570 application/epub+zip 457518 2025-06-29T09:27:38.414531 application/epub+zip 927630 2025-06-29T09:27:52.005002 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 893201 2025-06-29T09:27:45.738531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 768635 2025-06-29T09:27:36.150509 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 748864 2024-07-30T09:00:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17722 2025-06-29T09:27:52.146155 application/rdf+xml 14276 2025-06-29T09:27:38.606535 image/jpeg 2659 2025-06-29T09:27:38.509499 image/jpeg 510921 2025-06-29T09:27:37.797535 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia