In "The Cathedral," J.-K. Huysmans invites readers into a profound meditation on religion, art, and the soul's quest for meaning, all intricately woven into the fabric of gothic architecture. Written in a richly descriptive style, the novel does not merely tell a story; it paints a sensory experience through its detailed observations of the basilica of Saint-Savinien. Huysmans encapsulates the spi...