The Malady of the Century - Nordau, Max Simon
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"The Malady of the Century" by Max Nordau offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century Germany through the lens of historical fiction. A work of literary merit and social criticism, this novel paints a vivid picture of a bygone era, exploring societal anxieties and the human condition. Nordau's exploration of Germany provides a captivating backdrop for a story rich in historical context. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to experience a powerful narrative that continues to resonate. Delve into the past with this important work of fiction that sheds light on timeless social…mehr

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"The Malady of the Century" by Max Nordau offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century Germany through the lens of historical fiction. A work of literary merit and social criticism, this novel paints a vivid picture of a bygone era, exploring societal anxieties and the human condition. Nordau's exploration of Germany provides a captivating backdrop for a story rich in historical context. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to experience a powerful narrative that continues to resonate. Delve into the past with this important work of fiction that sheds light on timeless social themes. This edition makes a classic work accessible to a wide audience. 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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Max Simon Nordau was a Zionist leader, doctor, writer, and social commentator. He co-founded the Zionist Organization with Theodor Herzl and served as president or vice-president of various Zionist congresses. As a social commentator, he published The Conventional Lies of Our Civilization (1883), Degeneration (1892), and Paradoxes (1896). Although Degeneration was not his most popular or profitable work while alive, it is the book that is most recognized and cited now. Simon (Simcha) Maximilian Südfeld (after Max Nordau) was born in Pest, Kingdom of Hungary, which was part of the Austrian Empire. His father, Gabriel Südfeld, was a rabbi who also worked as a Hebrew tutor. Simon Maximilian Sudfeld was born in Pest, Kingdom of Hungary (then part of the Austrian Empire). His father, Gabriel Sudfeld, worked as a Hebrew tutor in addition to being a rabbi. Nordau, an Orthodox Jew, attended a Jewish elementary school before receiving a medical degree from the University of Pest in 1872. He then traveled for six years, visiting the major nations of Europe. He changed his name before traveling to Berlin in 1873. In 1878, he began practicing medicine in Budapest. In 1880, he traveled to Paris. He was a correspondent for Neue Freie Presse in Paris and lived there for the majority of his life.