The Beardsley Period

"The Beardsley Period" is a definitive critical examination of the English decadent movement that flourished during the 1890s. Osbert Burdett provides a sophisticated analysis of the cultural and artistic landscape of the "Naughty Nineties," focusing specifically on the influential circle of creators associated with the legendary publication, "The Yellow Book". The work explores how this era served as a rebellion against traditional Victorian moralism, championed by figures who sought to el...