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(Art critic, Novelist) Joris-Karl Huysmans, a French novelist and art critic, worked in the French civil service for 30 years. He rose to fame for his novel "À rebours" (Against the Grain), celebrated for its innovative language, extensive vocabulary, and sharp satire. Initially aligned with Naturalism, he later embraced the Decadent movement. Huysmans' writing often showcased profound pessimism inspired by Arthur Schopenhauer. In his later works, he delved into themes of Catholicism and religious transformation, with "La cathédrale" standing out as his most commercially successful piece.
