Listen "The Transgressive Catholicism of J.-K. Huysmans"
Episode Synopsis
In 1892, the avant-garde novelist Joris-Karl Huysmans shocked secular Paris by converting to Catholicism. In his strange life, brilliant writings, and transgressive commitment to traditional religion, Huysmans anticipated many of the spiritual trends we see around us today—from occultism to exhaustion with porn and screens. Matthew and Julia discuss. For more like this, become a member at patreon.com/againstthepod.
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