The world groans In its agony. For decadence Pollutes its people. Darkness enriches itself As light is snuffed out, Everywhere retreating, Disappearing. The art of butchery Is highly honed As war spreads Its tendrils Across the globe. Terrorizing the weak, Emboldening the strong. Suffering has become The norm which Life is based upon. ©2018 If … Continue reading The World Suffers
Oscar A. H. Schmitz (Decadent author)
Oscar A. H. Schmitz nowadays is a relatively unknown author in his homeland, Germany. Even though Thomas Mann thought well of his writings it wasn't enough to keep him in the public interest. Oscar was born on 16 April 1873 in Homburg. First child of four in a relatively well to do upper middle … Continue reading Oscar A. H. Schmitz (Decadent author)
The Dedalus Book of English Decadence
The Dedalus Book of English Decadence was edited by James Willsher and published in 2004. The subtitle to this volume is Vile Emperors and Elegant Degenerates which I find amusing because it is so hit and miss with this collections of texts. This is part of an ongoing series (Decadence from Dedalus) several of which … Continue reading The Dedalus Book of English Decadence
Hashish
Hashish is honestly one of the more interesting books that I have read lately. Published in 1902 by Oscar A. H. Schmitz it is one of the first books to appear in Germany for the category of Drug Literature. You find yourself completely immersed into these short stories of decadence, sadism, Satanism, drug use and … Continue reading Hashish
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