Max Nordau Boeken

Max Nordau was a famous writer, a practicing physician, a bourgeois examplar of enterprise and energy when his Degeneration appeared in Germany in 1892. He argued that the spirit of the times was characterized by enervation, exhaustion, hysteria, egotism, and inability to adjust or to act. Culture had degenerated, he said, and if criminals, prostitutes, anarchists, and lunatics were degenerates, so were the authors and artists of the era. Degeneration, and the controversy it aroused, served to define the fine de siècle. Its targets included Nietzsche, Oscar Wilde, Ibsen, Tolstoy, Richard Wagner, Zola, and Walt Whitman. The book was enormously influential. Nordau anticipated Freud in describing art as a product of neurosis, and he set a precedent for psychological and sociological critiques of literature. You may wish to talk back to Degeneration, as George Bernard Shaw did, but you will be entertained by its vitality. Holbrook Jackson, in The Eighteen Nineties, called the book "an example of the very liveliness of a period which was equally lively in making or marring itself."

The book offers a critical examination of late 19th-century society, asserting that its foundations are rooted in lies and delusions rather than reason. Nordau scrutinizes politics, religion, art, and science, portraying politicians as self-serving, religion as oppressive, and art as decadent. He divides his analysis into a critique of contemporary beliefs and a vision for a rational civilization grounded in truth and justice. His provocative ideas sparked significant discussion and remain relevant, encouraging readers to reflect on their own values.

The book delves into the political landscape of France during the late 19th century, focusing on key figures such as Adolphe Thiers, Léon Gambetta, and Georges Clemenceau. It explores Gambetta's ambitious attempt to form a government composed of prominent former leaders, which ultimately failed due to mistrust from experienced politicians. The narrative highlights the political intrigue and shifting alliances that characterized this tumultuous period, culminating in Gambetta's rapid downfall after just three months in power, illustrating the precarious nature of political life in the Republic.

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Exploring the complexities of female love and desire, this work delves into the psychological and emotional aspects that shape women's romantic experiences. Max Nordau examines societal influences and personal motivations, presenting a nuanced view of femininity in the context of love. The text combines philosophical insights with observations on the nature of relationships, making it a thought-provoking exploration of women's emotional lives in a historical context.

This short book, "Zionism and Anti-Semitism," written by Max Nordau and Gustav Gottheil, is the cornerstone classic that provides an excellent view into the plights of anti-semitism that existed in 1902 and before - well before the Holocaust.