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The Decadent Reader: Fiction, Fantasy, And Perversion From Findesicle France
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In Findesicle France, Progress And Material Prosperity Coincided With Widespread Alarm About Disease And Decay. The Obsessions Of Our Own Culture At The End Of The Millennium Resonated In A Striking Manner With Those Of The Last Fin De Sicle: Crime, Pollution, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Gender Confusion, Moral Depravity, Alcoholism, And Tobacco And Drug Use Were Topics Of Constant Popular Discussion In Both Epochs. The Decadent Reader Is A Collection Of Novels And Stories From Findesicle France That Celebrate Decline, Aestheticize Decay, And Take Pleasure In Perversity. By Embracing The Marginal, The Unhealthy, And The Deviant, These Writers Attacked Bourgeois Life, Which They Perceived As The Chief Enemy Of Art. Barbey Daurevilly, J.K. Huysmans, Jean Lorrain, Guy De Maupassant, Villiers De Lisleadam, Catulle Mends, Rachilde, Jean Moras, Octave Mirbeau, Josphin Peladan, And Remy De Gourmont Looted The Riches Of Their Culture For Their Own Purposes. From An Age Of Medicine They Borrowed Its Occult Mysteries Rather Than Its Positivism. In Its Social Darwinism, They Found Their Monsters: Sadists, Murderers, Transvestites, Fetishists, Prostitutes, Nymphomaniacs, And Hysterics. And They Reveled In Them, Completely Upending The Conventions Of Romance And Sentimentality. The Decadent Reader, Which Includes Novels And Stories That Have Never Before Appeared In English, As Well As Reappraisals Of Work That The Reader May Already Be Familiar With, Offers A Compelling Portrait Of Findesicle France.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Decadent Reader'? A: 'The Decadent Reader' explores themes of decline, decay, and perversion in fin-de-siècle France, reflecting societal anxieties about disease, morality, and artistic expression.
- Q: Who are some authors featured in this anthology? A: The anthology includes works by notable authors such as Barbey d’Aurevilly, J.K. Huysmans, Guy de Maupassant, and Octave Mirbeau, among others.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in 'The Decadent Reader'? A: The book contains a collection of novels and stories that celebrate the aesthetic of decay and perversity, some of which have never appeared in English before.
- Q: Is 'The Decadent Reader' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Decadent Reader' is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive look at the literary movements and cultural concerns of fin-de-siècle France.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Decadent Reader' was published on November 18, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Decadent Reader' have? A: The book contains a total of 1088 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Decadent Reader' is classified as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Decadent Reader'? A: This edition of 'The Decadent Reader' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Decadent Reader'? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Decadent Reader'.
- Q: What are the key features of 'The Decadent Reader'? A: Key features include a diverse selection of stories, insights into fin-de-siècle culture, and a critical examination of societal norms through literature.