J.-K. Huysmans et le satanisme

This work dives into the shadowy world that fascinated one of France’s most provocative writers, uncovering his obsession with the occult and the rituals that haunted the fin de siècle. Drawing on previously unseen letters, court records, and personal notebooks, it paints a vivid picture of how satanic rites—both historic and surprisingly contemporary—were perceived and practiced at the turn of the twentieth century. The narrative balances scholarly rigor with the unsettling allure of secret gatherings, showing how rumors of black masses and demonic pacts once again stirred public imagination.

The author follows the writer’s meticulous documentation, from medieval grimoires to modern séances, revealing a network of mystics, mediums, and clergy who fed his curiosity. By tracing these encounters, the book illuminates the uneasy bridge between spiritualist experiments and the darker currents of satanic worship. Listeners are treated to a richly detailed, yet accessible, exploration of a literary mind entangled with the mysteries of his age.