{"product_id":"the-damned-penguin-classics","title":"The Damned (Penguin Classics)","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The Damned', a seminal work in the canon of French literature, is presented in this Penguin Classics edition, masterfully translated to captivate an English-speaking audience. Authored by Joris-Karl Huysmans, a pivotal figure in the Decadent movement, this novel delves into the depths of existential despair and spiritual ennui. The narrative follows the disillusioned aristocrat Des Esseintes as he retreats from society to pursue a life of aesthetic solitude, only to confront the inevitable disillusionment with his own ideals. Huysmans' work is a profound exploration of decadence, isolation, and the search for meaning, making 'The Damned' a timeless reflection on the human condition.","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48862055792962,"sku":"1306930","price":13.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/51XYA36y2IL._SL1500.jpg?v=1717156149","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/the-damned-penguin-classics","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}