French Decadent Tales, Paperback/***

This newly translated selection of 36 of the best decadent tales from the French fin-de-siecle brings together some the most exotic, stylized, and cerebral literature in the French language. Hilarious and horrifying, these extraordinary, corrosive little tales cast a cold eye on the modern world. Superbly translated and introduced by Stephen Romer. Publisher: Oxford University Press Number of pages: 288 Collection: Oxford World's Classics Publication date: 2013 Dimensions: 196 x 131 x 13 Cover type: Paperback / softback Editor(s): Stephen (MaAtre de ConfA (c)rences, Tours University) Romer