Art and literature during the European fin-de-siècle period often manifested themes of degeneration and decay, both of bodies and civilizations, as well as illness, bizarre sexuality, and general morbidity. This collection explores these topics in relation to artists and writers as diverse as Oscar Wilde, August Strindberg, and Aubrey Beardsley.
1128876022
Decadence, Degeneration, and the End: Studies in the European Fin de Siècle
Art and literature during the European fin-de-siècle period often manifested themes of degeneration and decay, both of bodies and civilizations, as well as illness, bizarre sexuality, and general morbidity. This collection explores these topics in relation to artists and writers as diverse as Oscar Wilde, August Strindberg, and Aubrey Beardsley.
139.99
In Stock
5
1
Decadence, Degeneration, and the End: Studies in the European Fin de Siècle
282Decadence, Degeneration, and the End: Studies in the European Fin de Siècle
282Paperback(1st ed. 2014)
$139.99
139.99
In Stock
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781349500802 |
---|---|
Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
Publication date: | 11/19/2014 |
Edition description: | 1st ed. 2014 |
Pages: | 282 |
Product dimensions: | 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d) |
About the Author
From the B&N Reads Blog