How is "L'oblat" connected to the author's own life?
It's purely fictional
It's a memoir
Reflects his monastic life
It's a travelogue
Answer
The novel's protagonist, a young novice named Adrien Dézallier, shares many similarities with Huysmans himself, including their shared experiences of a strict Catholic upbringing and a fascination with the supernatural. Through Adrien's journey into the depths of faith and spirituality, Huysmans explores his complex relationship with religion, ultimately reflecting on his own personal experiences and beliefs.
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