The Eighteen Nineties

The Eighteen Nineties

A Review of Art and Ideas at the Close of the Nineteenth Century

ByHolbrook Jackson

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Discover The Eighteen Nineties: A Review of Art and Ideas at the Close of the Nineteenth Century by Holbrook Jackson, a classic study of one of the most fascinating decades in modern cultural history. First published in 1913, this influential work examines the artistic, literary, and intellectual movements of the 1890s, a period marked by dramatic changes in literature, aesthetics, politics, and social thought. Jackson explores the lives and works of notable figures such as Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, William Morris, Aubrey Beardsley, and other writers and artists who shaped the spirit of the fin de siècle era. Combining literary criticism, cultural history, and social commentary, The Eighteen Nineties provides a vivid portrait of a decade known for artistic experimentation, aestheticism, symbolism, and the emergence of new ideas that influenced the twentieth century. This carefully formatted Public Domain edition preserves the complete original text, making it an excellent addition to collections of literary history, cultural studies, art history, Victorian literature, and modern intellectual history.

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Publication Date
Jul 15, 2026
Language
English
Category
History
Copyright
No Known Copyright (Public Domain)
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By (author): Holbrook Jackson

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