# Barbey d'Aurévilly — Against the Grain character guide

> Barbey d'Aurévilly in Against the Grain by J.-K. Huysmans.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Barbey

**First appearance:** 0012-x

## Who they are

Catholic writer whose dandyism and style are praised by Des Esseintes.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/against_the_grain_se/chapters/xii)

Des Esseintes compares Barbey's style to that of ecclesiastical writers, noting his romanticism and decadent flavor.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/against_the_grain_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced as the author of 'Weird Women', translated from French.

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