# Ruysbroek — Against the Grain character guide

> Ruysbroek in Against the Grain by J.-K. Huysmans.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0014-xii

## Who they are

Flemish mystic whose spiritual writings are admired by Des Esseintes.

## Relationships

### [De Falloux](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/against_the_grain_se/characters/de_falloux)

_friendship_

De Falloux and Ruysbroek share a mutual interest in mystical theology, with Ruysbroek's writings influencing their shared Catholic-leaning discussions.

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