Against the Grain · Character
Barbey d'Aurévilly
Catholic writer whose dandyism and style are praised by Des Esseintes.
minor
Also known as Barbey
First appearance: x
Barbey d'Aurévilly shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Des Esseintes compares Barbey's style to that of ecclesiastical writers, noting his romanticism and decadent flavor.
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- Dandyism and transgression
- Protagonist
- Catholic and mystical authors
- Eclectic cultural references
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