Reading Fin de Siècle Fictions

by Lyn Pykett

The fin de siècle, the period 1880-1914, long associated with decadence and with the literary movements of aestheticism and symbolism, has received renewed critical interest recently. The essays in this volume form a valuable introduction to fin de siècle cultural studies and provide a commentary on important aspects of current critical debate and the place of culture in society.

252 pages, Textbook Binding

First published July 5, 1996