Bibliography

There have been so many books, essays and articles written about Huysmans and his work that it is almost impossible to list every one. The sections below include comprehensive lists of the most important.

   Works by J.-K. Huysmans in French, and translated into English, Spanish, German, Italian and Dutch.

A chronological list of the various editions of Huysmans’ work, including posthumous publications.

   Correspondence

Although no complete correspondence has yet been published (an edition is currently being planned), a number of collections of letters to individual recipients have appeared.

   Criticism in English, French, German, and Italian.

A list of critical works on Huysmans’ work published in book form, together with a list of essays and articles that have appeared in periodicals and newspapers.

   Bulletin de la Société J.-K. Huysmans

A list of articles contributed to the annual bulletin of the Société J.-K. Huysmans since its first publication in 1928. To contact the Société J.-K. Huysmans, click here.   Huysmansiana

A selection of some of the rare and interesting books that have been published on Huysmans and his work since his death in 1907.

   Huysmans and the Fortune Press

The Fortune Press produced a series of translations of Huysmans’ work during its erratic history. However the editions often get confused with each other because they lack proper publication dates. Here is a convenient guide showing the distinguishing features of each of the various editions.