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| Author | Joris-Karl Huysmans |
|---|---|
| Original title | La Cathédrale |
| Language | French |
| Genre | Novel |
Publication date | 1898 |
| Publication place | France |
Published in English | 1898 |
| Preceded by | En route |
| Followed by | The Oblate |
The Cathedral (French: La Cathédrale) (1898) is a novel by the French writer Joris-Karl Huysmans. A revised English edition was published in 2011.
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.
The Cathedral 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.