À rebours was created in 1884-05.

The cast of Activated - 2005 includes: Pat Conran as Martin Bleibtreu Erik Krumrey as Dr. Erik Jill Maragos as Martha Philippe Rebours as The Source

Basil first meets Dorian Gray at a social gathering hosted by Lady Brandon at her house. Lady Brandon introduces them, leading to their initial encounter.

Lord Henry gives him a yellow book. In the Barnes and Nobles version of The Picture of Dorian Gray, it is stated at the very bottom of the page on 128 that it is a French book called A Rebours or translated into English as Against Nature, or Against the Grain.