The Malady Of The Century

The Malady of the Century is a book written by Max Nordau, a Hungarian physician and writer, in 1895. The book is a critique of the cultural and intellectual trends of the late 19th century, which Nordau believed were leading to a decline in Western civilization. Nordau argues that the rise of individualism, materialism, and skepticism in art, literature, and philosophy were symptoms of a larger malady that he called ""degeneration."" Nordau believed that degeneration was a physical and mental disease that affected individuals and society as a whole. He argued that degenerates were characterized by a lack of self-control, a tendency towards violence and criminal behavior, and a disregard for social norms and values. Nordau saw degeneration as a threat to the stability and progress of Western civilization, and he called for a return to traditional values and social order. The book was controversial when it was first published and sparked a debate about the nature of degeneration and its causes. Some critics accused Nordau of being overly pessimistic and reactionary, while others praised his insights into the cultural and social trends of the time. Today, The Malady of the Century is considered a classic work of cultural criticism and a valuable historical document of the late 19th century.""I am telling you the penalty of property. You must be just in everything. Granted that the rich man is a criminal; granted his idleness is an offense to your activity; granted that his roast meat and wine make your potatoes taste insipid; it is in the order of things that you should envy him. But what comes out of this envy? Let us admit that you could carry through anything you undertook. The rich man would be plundered and even killed, and his treasures divided between you.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.