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What are some novels where the main character, out of severe depression and acute nihilism, embraces a life of unrestrained hedonism and decadence (rampant drug use, sexual promiscuity, unabashed sadomasochistic desire, moral apathy and dismissal, things of this variety)?

Looking for books which are especially graphic. Things that, if you owned a physical copy, you'd probably keep it hidden.

>> No.12205712

>>12205399
Bumping

Against Nature by Joris-Karl Huysmans might interest you, but it isn't as extreme as what you're asking.

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>>12205399
this guy

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>>12205399
or

>> No.12205789

>>12205399
Severin's Journey into the Dark or Blaugast: A Novel by Paul Leppin

>> No.12205842

>>12205399
No longer human by Osamu Dazai
Maldoror by Lautremont
The torture garden by Mirbeau
Story of the eye by bataille

>> No.12205853

>>12205399
Story of the Eye
Justine by Sade
The Thief’s Diary by Genet
The Death Instinct by Mesrine