Against the Grain
Against the Grain (A Rebours) is a novel by French author J.-K. Huysmans, which tells the story of Jean Des Esseintes, an eccentric, reclusive aesthete and intellectual, who rejects society to pursue life of solitary idleness and refine his sensibilities in his private home. The novel is notable for its unconventional plot, being more of a meditation on ideas and sensation than a traditional story.