A Short History of Decay

Name: A Short History of Decay
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241343463
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By E. M. Cioran

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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A Short History of Decay by E. M. Cioran is a collection of philosophical essays that delve into themes of existential despair, the inevitability of decay, and the human condition. Written with a blend of scepticism and bitterness, Cioran explores the absurdities of existence and the limitations of human rationality, inviting readers to reflect on the fragility of life and the inevitability of decline.
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If you are drawn to philosophical meditations on the human condition and enjoy exploring themes of existentialism and nihilism through lyrical prose, this book may captivate you. Its essays delve into the complexities of life, offering a stark yet poetic examination of despair and decay. Fans of deep, reflective thought and those with an interest in the darker aspects of psychology will likely find it a compelling read.

A Short History of Decay

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Witty and nihilistic essays from one of Central Europe's most remarkable philosophers.

A Short History of Decay (1949) is E. M. Cioran's nihilistic and witty collection of aphoristic essays concerning the nature of civilisation in mid 20th-century Europe. Touching upon man's need to worship, the feebleness of God, the downfall of the Ancient Greeks, and the melancholy baseness of all existence, Cioran's pieces are pessimistic in the extreme, but also display a beautiful certainty that renders them delicate, vivid, and memorable.

Illuminating and brutally honest, A Short History of Decay dissects man's decadence in a remarkable series of moving and beautiful pieces.

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A Short History of Decay by E. M. Cioran is lauded for its profound insights into literature and culture, offering readers a rich exploration that transcends national and linguistic boundaries. The text is noted for its humour and pathos, captivating those new to the field with its depth and variety, making it an enlightening read.

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ISBN: 9780241343463

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 192

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E. M. Cioran Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

E. M. Cioran (1911-1995) was one of Central Europe's most remarkable philosophers, author of what William Gass called romances on 'alienation, absurdity, boredom, futility, decay, the tyranny of history, the vulgarities of change, awareness as agony, reason as disease'. A Romanian, he lived much of his life in Paris and many of his major works were written in French, including A Short History of Decay, The Trouble with Being Born and Drawn and Quartered.

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