It has been such a long week with not much getting done so it is always with great happiness when the Amazon Gods are so gracious to give unto me a package or three lol! I think I am happiest when I get new books or a cologne I have been eager to try for … Continue reading New books and randomness
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
The Golem by Gustav Meyrink
This is quite a fascinating little book. This review is going to be rather involved since I was writing it while I was reading the book. There will be non stop spoilers but for those who want to know what is going on it should be good for them. So now I will begin with … Continue reading The Golem by Gustav Meyrink
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