{"product_id":"classic-stories-from-the-age-of-decadence-hardcover-2","title":"Classic Stories from the Age of Decadence - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Desmarais\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecadent writing aimed to challenge expectations, break boundaries and experiment with literary form.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt moved away from the moralistic novels of the Victorian period and instead aimed for something new: writing that was radical, daring and controversial, which captured a unique feeling and exciting atmosphere. This Macmillan Collector's Library short story anthology showcases the very best writing from the movement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 'The Nightingale and the Rose', Oscar Wilde captures the decadent mood when a young student laments the futility of art; Vernon Lee tells the story of a mysterious and beautiful woman who brings strange misfortune to a coastal village in 'Dionea'; 'A Funeral Oration' by Jean Lorrain oozes with excess and indulgence; 'Enoch Soames' grapples with the fears surrounding artistic longevity in the fin de siècle. From famous authors to lesser-known writers, there is no shortage of drama, darkness and decay in this riveting collection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by writer and academic Jane Desmarais.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 6.21 x 4.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45752456937669,"sku":"9781035052783","price":22.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/4v5fdh8c5-9781035052783_e40996f6-5222-42a3-9376-663d01c13c72.webp?v=1770217683","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/classic-stories-from-the-age-of-decadence-hardcover-2","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}