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The Green Carnations Collection: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Joseph and His Friend, Cecil Dreeme, The Sins of the Cities of the Plain…

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The Green Carnations Collection offers a textured exploration of the nuanced intersections between aestheticism and decadence in literature, weaving together diverse perspectives from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The anthology captures a moment in literary history where the flamboyance and the subtleties of the aesthetic movement were articulated through various styles ranging from poetic dramas to fin-de-siècle novels. Standout pieces within the collection explore themes of identity, social stratification, and the clash between individual desires and societal expectations, presenting a rich tableau that resonates with the verdant symbol of the green carnation itself, often associated with Oscar Wilde and his circle. This anthology brings together works by authors such as Bayard Taylor, Oscar Wilde, and Petronius, each renowned for their contribution to and influence on literary movements akin to Romanticism, aestheticism, and the early seeds of modernism. Their backgrounds provide a panoramic view of a transformative period in Western literature, characterized by bold experiments in form and content. Collectively, their voices both contrast and complement, offering an enriched narrative that captures the zeitgeist of their times. The Green Carnations Collection is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of literary innovation. It presents an opportunity to traverse through a spectrum of decadent literature, encouraging a deep engagement with texts that have shaped the contours of cultural and literary discourses. This anthology is indispensable for those interested in the evolution of aesthetic thought and its myriad expressions across different cultural epochs.

© 2022 Musaicum Books (E-bog): 4066338115003

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E-bog: 4. januar 2022

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