~ 1848 - 1907
Joris-Karl Huysmans was a French novelist and art critic born on February 5, 1848, in Paris. He is best known for his novel "À rebours" (Against the Grain), which is a seminal work of the Decadent movement and explores themes of aesthetics, morality, and individuality. Huysmans' writing style and exploration of sensory experiences significantly influenced modernist literature.