Huysmans in brief The predilection for eccentricity in his short stories

Huysmans’ short works involve eccentric figures. Could the latter serve to convey an underlying message? We will see how the short format favors eccentricity in characters and show that this eccentricity can be a salvation in the face of the pessimism and threat of other characters. Lastly, we will consider the subject of the eccentric figure as the expression of a particular authorial preference.