Decadence and Other Essays On the Culture of Ideas

DECADENCE AND OTHER ESSAYS ON THE CULTURE OF IDEAS BY REMY DE GOURMONT A collection of pieces exploring art and culture from the renowned French author and critic Remy de Gourmont (1858-1915), best-known for books such as Le Probleme du Style, The Book of Masks, Mystical Latin and Decadence and Other Essays On the Culture of Ideas. De Gourmont was associated with many of the leading literary figures of the late 19th century era, including J.-K. Huysmans, Octave Mirabeau, Arthur Symons, and Alfred Jarry. In Decadence, Remy de Gourmont considers topics such as Decadent culture, Mallarmé, beauty, language, education, literature, and creativity. Includes a gallery of illustrations of writers and artists. 160pp. www.crmoon.com