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  • Cathedral - Joris-Karl Huysmans - Part 2

    Cathedral - Joris-Karl Huysmans - Part 2
    May 9 2026
    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
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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • Cathedral - Joris-Karl Huysmans - Part 1

    Cathedral - Joris-Karl Huysmans - Part 1
    May 8 2026
    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
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    9 hrs and 49 mins