Classic Stories from the Age of Decadence
$20.00
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
9 February 2026
Summary
Decadent writing aimed to challenge expectations, break boundaries, and experiment with literary form. It moved away from the moralistic novels of the Victorian period and instead aimed for something new: writing that was radical, daring, and controversial, capturing a unique feeling and exciting atmosphere. This Macmillan Collector’s Library short story anthology showcases the very best writing from the movement.
In “The Nightingale and the Rose,” Oscar Wilde captures the decadent mo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035052783 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1035052784 |
| Author: | Jane Desmarais |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Macmillan Collector's Library |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 9 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 176g |
| Dimensions: | 159mm x 100mm x 19mm |
| Series: | Macmillan Collector's Library |
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About The Author
Jane Desmarais
Professor Jane Desmarais is an academic specializing in Decadence Studies at Goldsmiths University of London. She is Editor-in-Chief of Volupté: Interdisciplinary Journal of Decadence Studies, and Chair of the British Association of Decadence Studies.
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