The plot of L???-Bas concerns the novelist Durtal, who is disgusted by the emptiness and vulgarity of the modern world. He seeks relief by turning to the study of the Middle Ages and begins to research the life of the notorious 15th-century child-murderer Gilles de Rais. Through his contacts in Paris (notably Dr. Johannes, modeled after Joseph-Antoine Boullan), Durtal finds out that Satanism is not simply a thing of the past but alive in turn of the century France. He embarks on an investigation of the occult underworld ...
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The plot of L???-Bas concerns the novelist Durtal, who is disgusted by the emptiness and vulgarity of the modern world. He seeks relief by turning to the study of the Middle Ages and begins to research the life of the notorious 15th-century child-murderer Gilles de Rais. Through his contacts in Paris (notably Dr. Johannes, modeled after Joseph-Antoine Boullan), Durtal finds out that Satanism is not simply a thing of the past but alive in turn of the century France. He embarks on an investigation of the occult underworld with the help of his lover Madame Chantelouve. The novel culminates with a description of a black mass. This novel contains scenes and language that may be inappropriate for children. This is a Green Bird Publication of a quality soft cover edition, suitable for libraries, home libraries, gift giving, and for personal keepsakes.
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Add this copy of La-Bas to cart. $22.37, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Dedalus.
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Good. Cover varies. Light wear/scratches to cover. Creases to spine & small bumps to corners. Tanning/foxing/small marks & scratches to text block edges. Dark scuff/marks to bottom text block edge. Owner stamp on half title page. Text in good condition. Text in English, French. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 288 p. Decadence from Dedalus.
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