The Crowds of Lourdes by J.K. Huysmans Paperback Book
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The Crowds of Lourdes by J.K. Huysmans Paperback Book. Moving away from his earlier Decadent roots, Huysmans turns his analytical and deeply descriptive gaze toward the famous pilgrimage site in France. Huysmans portrays the physical reality of the sick and the dying alongside the overwhelming displays of devotion and hope. The Crowds of Lourdes by J.K. Huysmans Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The Crowds of Lourdes" is a profound exploration of faith, suffering, and the human spirit by the renowned French author J. K. Huysmans. Moving away from his earlier Decadent roots, Huysmans turns his analytical and deeply descriptive gaze toward the famous pilgrimage site in France. The work serves as both a vivid travelogue and a spiritual meditation, capturing the immense influx of pilgrims seeking miraculous healing at the Grotto of detailed observation and passionate prose, the book examines the psychological and spiritual impact of the Lourdes phenomenon. Huysmans portrays the physical reality of the sick and the dying alongside the overwhelming displays of devotion and hope. He contrasts the commercialization of the site with the genuine, transformative power of communal prayer and belief. "The Crowds of Lourdes" stands as a significant contribution to Catholic literature, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of modern skepticism and traditional piety. It provides readers with a masterful account of religious fervor at the turn of the century, emphasizing the enduring mystery of the divine in the face of human work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 102558290X ISBN-13 9781025582900 Title The Crowds of Lourdes Author J.K. Huysmans Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 276 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178605224; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
