Individualism, Decadence and Globalization

Exploring the concept of Decadence, Regenia Gagnier delves into the implications of individualism during late nineteenth-century Britain. She examines how the flourishing of individual parts can undermine the collective whole, revealing the complexities and contradictions of individualism at its peak. Gagnier’s insights as a cultural historian illuminate the broader cultural and societal impacts of this phenomenon, providing a nuanced understanding of the era's intellectual landscape.