Decadence, and Other Essays on the Culture of Ideas - Gourmont, Remy De; Bradley, William Aspenwall
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Explore the intellectual landscape of late 19th and early 20th century France with Remy de Gourmont's "Decadence and Other Essays on the Culture of Ideas." This collection of essays offers a penetrating look into the themes of decadence, intellectual history, and the social currents shaping the era. Gourmont, a key figure in French literature and thought, delves into a range of subjects with insightful analysis and a distinctive perspective. Through these essays, Gourmont examines the nuances of a society grappling with change, offering commentary relevant to the study of literary criticism,…mehr

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Explore the intellectual landscape of late 19th and early 20th century France with Remy de Gourmont's "Decadence and Other Essays on the Culture of Ideas." This collection of essays offers a penetrating look into the themes of decadence, intellectual history, and the social currents shaping the era. Gourmont, a key figure in French literature and thought, delves into a range of subjects with insightful analysis and a distinctive perspective. Through these essays, Gourmont examines the nuances of a society grappling with change, offering commentary relevant to the study of literary criticism, philosophy, and sociology. "Decadence and Other Essays" provides a window into the development of ideas that continue to resonate today, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in French literature and the evolution of Western thought. This edition preserves the original text, offering readers direct access to Gourmont's enduring observations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Remy de Gourmont (1858-1915) was a pivotal figure in the Symbolist movement and one of the most influential thinkers of his time. A French essayist, novelist, and critic, he is best remembered for his explorations of philosophy, art, and literature. Born in Bazoches-au-Houlme, Normandy, he initially pursued a career at the French National Library in Paris, which provided a vast repository of knowledge that would inform his literary work. De Gourmont's seminal collection 'Decadence, and Other Essays on the Culture of Ideas' encapsulates his deep concern with the declining artistry and intellect of society, which he believed was symptomatic of a broader cultural malaise. As a literary critic, he was associated with the Mercure de France, where he developed the aesthetic doctrines that would shape his thought. His style is marked by an elegance and an incisive wit, used to dissect contemporary cultural trends. De Gourmont was a champion of individualism and the subjective imagination, advocating for the freedom of thought against the constraints of moralism and rationalism. His influence was not confined to France; he also counted among his admirers the likes of Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot. Despite a bout with syphilis which impacted his later life and works, de Gourmont remained an intellectual force until his death in Paris in 1915. His contributions to the world of ideas continue to provoke thought and debate among scholars and lovers of literature alike.