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
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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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Prefatory note
08:53 - Chapter 2
Chapter I
50:16 - Chapter 3
Chapter II
34:24 - Chapter 4
Chapter III
43:26 - Chapter 5
Chapter IV
30:49 - Chapter 6
Chapter V
39:11 - Chapter 7
Chapter VI
55:35 - Chapter 8
Chapter VII
53:42 - Chapter 9
Chapter VIII
37:40 - Chapter 10
Chapter IX
52:33 - Chapter 11
Chapter X
53:51 - Chapter 12
Chapter XI
1:04:28 - Chapter 13
Chapter XII
1:04:02 - Chapter 14
Chapter XIII
41:13 - Chapter 15
Chapter XIV
50:13 - Chapter 16
Chapter XV
39:18 - Chapter 17
Chapter XVI
26:17