The Decadent: Being the Gospel of Inaction. Wherein Are Set Forth in Romance Form Certain Reflections Touching the Curious Characteristics of These Ultimate Years, and the Divers Causes Thereof

Par : Ralph Adams Cram
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  • Nombre de pages161
  • FormatePub
  • ISBN406-4-06-618662-3
  • EAN4064066186623
  • Date de parution26/04/2021
  • Protection num.Digital Watermarking
  • Taille433 Ko
  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurGOOD PRESS

Résumé

Ralph Adams Cram's "The Decadent: Being the Gospel of Inaction" presents a profound exploration of aestheticism and moral disillusionment characteristic of the early 20th century. Cram's literary style intertwines vivid imagery with introspective narrative, encapsulating the existential crises faced by individuals amidst a rapidly industrializing society. Through a series of poignant reflections and critiques, the text delves into the tensions between art, society, and the human condition, ultimately advocating a philosophy of passive resistance to the relentless demands of modernity.
Cram, a prominent architect and advocate of traditionalism, often drew inspiration from the spiritual and architectural dimensions of culture. His background in design and aesthetics informed his understanding of beauty as a refuge from the chaotic progressivism of his era. Cram's insights into society's shifting values and the disquietude of its inhabitants were likely influenced by his experiences within the Transcendentalist and Gothic revival movements, both of which call into question the purpose and essence of existence.
Recommended for readers intrigued by philosophical literature that confronts the malaise of modernity, "The Decadent" offers a thought-provoking perspective on inaction as a deliberate stance toward life. Cram's eloquent prose will resonate with those seeking to understand the complexities of artistic expression and the search for meaning in a fragmented world.
Ralph Adams Cram's "The Decadent: Being the Gospel of Inaction" presents a profound exploration of aestheticism and moral disillusionment characteristic of the early 20th century. Cram's literary style intertwines vivid imagery with introspective narrative, encapsulating the existential crises faced by individuals amidst a rapidly industrializing society. Through a series of poignant reflections and critiques, the text delves into the tensions between art, society, and the human condition, ultimately advocating a philosophy of passive resistance to the relentless demands of modernity.
Cram, a prominent architect and advocate of traditionalism, often drew inspiration from the spiritual and architectural dimensions of culture. His background in design and aesthetics informed his understanding of beauty as a refuge from the chaotic progressivism of his era. Cram's insights into society's shifting values and the disquietude of its inhabitants were likely influenced by his experiences within the Transcendentalist and Gothic revival movements, both of which call into question the purpose and essence of existence.
Recommended for readers intrigued by philosophical literature that confronts the malaise of modernity, "The Decadent" offers a thought-provoking perspective on inaction as a deliberate stance toward life. Cram's eloquent prose will resonate with those seeking to understand the complexities of artistic expression and the search for meaning in a fragmented world.