Language and Decadence in the Victorian Fin de Siecle

Explore the intricate relationship between language and literary Decadence in the Victorian Fin de Siècle with Linda C. Dowling's insightful work, published by Princeton University Press in 2016. This compelling analysis spans 312 pages, delving into how Decadent writers such as Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, and others grappled with the cultural shifts of their time. Dr. Dowling expertly illustrates how these writers perceived their art as a response to the demoralizing effects of philology, ultimately preserving fragments of a bygone era amidst England's looming decline. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in 19th-century English literature, history, and criticism, offering a unique perspective on the Romanticism that shaped the literary landscape of the time.