Decadent Poetry (Penguin Classics)
Edited by Lisa Rodensky, this Penguin Classics anthology immerses readers in the world of Decadent Poetry, featuring verses that embody the movement's fascination with beauty, decay, and excess. It provides a thoughtful selection of late 19th-century works that challenge societal conventions through rich, ornate language and provocative themes.
About This Book
Decadent Poetry, part of the esteemed Penguin Classics series, offers a curated selection of works from the Decadent movement. Edited by Lisa Rodensky, this anthology captures the essence of a literary era known for its ornate language and themes of decay and sensuality.
The collection brings together poems that reflect the fin-de-siècle spirit, emphasizing aestheticism and rebellion against Victorian norms. Rodensky's editorial choices highlight the movement's key voices and stylistic innovations.
This edition serves as an accessible entry point for readers interested in the transition from Romanticism to Modernism, showcasing poetry that prioritizes beauty and artifice over moral didacticism.
With its scholarly yet approachable presentation, Decadent Poetry invites both newcomers and enthusiasts to appreciate the intricate wordplay and evocative imagery of this influential period.
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