Decadence
Arts & Ideas
Cycles of Decadence
This chapter examines the endings of periods of decadence in literary history and their historical parallels, framing societal decline as both a personal indulgence and a collective moral decay. It discusses the responses to decadence in politics and culture, revealing how these declines can lead to extreme political movements and the impact of wealth disparity on contemporary issues.
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