Decadence and Orientalism in England and Germany, 1880-1920 'The Indispensable East'

Herold-Zanker, Katharina

Abstract

ecadence and Orientalism in England and Germany, 1880-1920 examines the Orientalist portrayal of Middle Eastern cultures in Decadent Literatures in England and Germany at the turn of the century. This book argues that the role of Orientalism in literary Decadence uniquely exposes its paradoxical engagement with other cultures. In bringing together two fin-de-siècle European literatures, this comparative study makes a case for the transnational, if not imperial, nature of Decadence. The East emerges as an 'indispensable' mediator between various versions of European Decadence.

Citation

Herold-Zanker, K. (2025). Decadence and Orientalism in England and Germany, 1880-1920 'The Indispensable East'. Oxford University Press

• Book Type: Monograph
• Publication Date: Apr 20, 2025
• Deposit Date: Apr 15, 2025
• ISBN: 9780198880974
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