The Cathedral

Joris-Karl Huysmans (1848 - 1907)
Translated by Clara Bell (1835 - 1927)

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

Genre(s): Christian Fiction

Language: English

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Play 00 Prefatory note Peter Tucker
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Play 01 Chapter I Peter Tucker
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Play 04 Chapter IV Peter Tucker
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Play 07 Chapter VII Peter Tucker
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Play 10 Chapter X Peter Tucker
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Play 13 Chapter XIII Peter Tucker
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Play 14 Chapter XIV Peter Tucker
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Play 15 Chapter XV Peter Tucker
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Play 16 Chapter XVI Peter Tucker
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