Charles-Marie-Georges Huysmans (5 February 1848 – 12 May 1907) was a French novelist and art critic who published his works as Joris-Karl Huysmans (pronounced [ʒɔʁis kaʁl -], variably abbreviated as J. K. or J.-K.). He is most famous for the novel À rebours (1884, published in English as Against the Grain or Against Nature). He supported himself by way of a 30-year career in the French civil service.
Huysmans's work is considered remarkable for its idiosyncratic use of the French language, large vocabulary, descriptions, satirical wit and far-ranging erudition. First considered part of Naturalism, he became associated with the decadent movement with his publication of À rebours. His work expressed his deep pessimism, which had led him to the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer. In later years, his novels reflected his study of Catholicism, religious conversion, and becoming an oblate. He discussed the iconography of Christian architecture at length in La cathédrale (1898), set at Chartres and with its cathedral as the focus of the book.
Là-bas (1891), En route (1895) and La cathédrale (1898) are a trilogy that feature Durtal, a character on a spiritual journey who eventually converts to Catholicism. In the novel that follows, L'Oblat (1903), Durtal becomes an oblate in a monastery, as Huysmans himself was in the Benedictine Abbey at Ligugé, near Poitiers, in 1901. La cathédrale was his most commercially successful work. Its profits enabled Huysmans to retire from his civil service job and live on his royalties.
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Some of their strengths
Joris-Karl Huysmans has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Achievement-oriented, Confident, Intellectual, Analytical, Innovative, Easygoing, and Charismatic.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Joris-Karl Huysmans is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is charismatic and resourceful.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Joris-Karl Huysmans well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Organized and Achievement-oriented
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Joris-Karl Huysmans as someone who is organized, goal-oriented, practical, and persevering.
Who is hardworking, intellectual, and easygoing, who loves higher education and learning and sharing ideas with others, and who loves healthy competition.
Exacting and Achievement-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Joris-Karl Huysmans is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.
They are also someone who is altruistic, tolerant, and sophisticated, and who tends to be a perfectionist who is always working to try and make everything and everyone better.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Joris-Karl Huysmans tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Joris-Karl Huysmans's challenges
While Joris-Karl Huysmans has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Joris-Karl Huysmans can be Rebellious, Selfish, Emotionally Distant, Callous, Arrogant, Emotional, and Irritable.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Joris-Karl Huysmans's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Joris-Karl Huysmans must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Callous and Selfish
Joris-Karl Huysmans is someone who can be standoffish, pessimistic, and ruthless, who can have difficulty concentrating and be impatient, can have difficulty discovering the keys to personal contentment, and who can have a tendency to overwork and hoard wealth and possessions.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Joris-Karl Huysmans also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
