Cioran, E.M.
A Short History of Decay
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241343463
- author:
- Cioran, E.M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Civilization, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Short History of Decay by E. M. Cioran is a profound and witty collection of essays that explore the nature of civilization in mid 20th-century Europe. Cioran's work delves into the human condition, examining our need for worship, the limitations of God, and the decline of ancient cultures. Through his characteristic pessimism, Cioran offers a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis of human decay, revealing the melancholy undertones that underpin all existence. His writing is both brutal honesty and beautiful certainty, making this collection a remarkable series of moving and vivid pieces. This book provides a unique perspective on the human condition, one that challenges readers to confront the darker aspects of our existence.
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