a literary jewel, which is continuously pursues the sweet spell the epithet always fair. Permeated by romanticism, this book is a wonderful contribution to the decline. Art critic, mystical reflection and introspection, Des Esseinte gives us a vision of a disillusioned man, wearied by his own satiety. A masterpiece in the direct line of Baudelaire productions, B. Constant or Théophile Gautier
