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Dandyism, (Paperback)
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What Stands Out
Timeless Elegance
Explore the sophisticated world of dandyism, celebrating style and individuality that transcends trends. This book inspires readers to embrace elegance and cultivate a distinct personal brand.
Cultural Insight
Provides a rich historical context of dandyism, linking fashion to broader societal changes. Readers gain a deeper appreciation of how dandyism shaped modern aesthetics and cultural movements.
Artistic Inspiration
Illustrated with stunning visuals, this paperback stimulates creativity. Ideal for fashion enthusiasts and artists seeking to fuse historical elements with contemporary designs for compelling visual storytelling.
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- The pivotal work upon which the history of the dandy tradition turns. -Ellen Moers What is a dandy? Carlyle said he was a man whose existence consists in the wearing of clothes. Isak Dinesen worshipped the freedom of the aesthete as a special Satan. But even these definitions are not enough to contain the dazzling originalities of Lord Chesterfield, Oscar Wilde, George Sand, Max Beerbohm, Baudelaire, Jean Cocteau--all of them dandies. Jules Barbey D'Aurevilly's jewel-like writing on the sensibility of dandyism has never been equaled as the study of life lived as style. His Dandyism, with a preface by Quentin Crisp, is back in print in America after an absence of nearly a century. The implication for today's obsession with fashion and personality make this 1845 study of the cult of the self as timely and thoughtful as ever. In the spectacles of contemporary society, the body easily becomes a cultural text. Barbey d'Aurevilly looks behind the mask of English society in the Regency period to show how life can be lived as ironic performance. In his own magnificent performance as a writer one can feel the aroma of manners exuded by the eponymous Beau Brummell who is the star of this miniature portrait of elegant hedonism and spectacular decline. Brummell was descended from the people of the north, lymphatic and pale, like their mother the sea... are the words he uses to describe the Englishman. No wonder his contemporary Lord Byron said he would rather be Brummell than Napoleon. Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly himself lived the life of a dandy in an age that was beginning to define our idea of modernist sensibility. He wrote over fifty volumes of novels, short stories, criticism, and letters, one of the most provocative his study of women, The Diaboliques. He was also the model for Des Esseintes in Huysmans' decadent novel Against Nature. Barbey d'Aurevilly died in 1889, at the age of eighty, in utter poverty but surrounded by his Angora cats.
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Political & Social Sciences |
| Publication date | July, 2001 |
| Pages | 80 |
| Subgenre | Sociology |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Theatre Communications Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Translator | Douglas Ainslie |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Social Science |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.26 x 0.32 x 8.50 in (15.9 x 0.8 x 21.6 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.3 lb (140 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Social Science |
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Fashion Enthusiasts
Individuals who are passionate about fashion will appreciate the historical and cultural insights into dandyism.
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Academic Researchers
Students and scholars studying literature, fashion history, or art will find the theories presented particularly beneficial for research.
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Cultural Critics
Critics analyzing aesthetic movements and societal trends will find the discussions around dandyism very relevant and thought-provoking.
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Casual Readers
Those looking for light or entertaining reading may find the subject matter of dandyism overly complex or niche.
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Professor Jules Barbey D'Aurevilly All Books Editorial Review
Dandyism, (Paperback) is a compelling non-fiction work in the genre of Political & Social Sciences. Published by Theatre Communications Group in July 2001, this slim yet insightful volume of 80 pages explores the theme of sociology within the context of social science. The book's perfect binding and portable dimensions make it an easy read to carry along. Readers might find the insights shared in this book particularly intriguing as they delve into the nuances of dandyism in society, which can foster engaging discussions in academic circles or personal explorations alike.
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Pros
- Compact and easy to carry at 0.3 lb
- Insightful exploration of sociology themes
- Published by a reputable publisher
- Perfect binding for durability
- Engages readers in political discussions
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- Limited page count may feel brief for some readers
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