Conventional Lies of our Civilization

In "Conventional Lies of our Civilization," Max Simon Nordau presents a piercing critique of the societal norms and values endemic to late 19th-century Europe. Through a blend of incisive analysis and polemical prose, Nordau dissects the moral hypocrisy, materialism, and unexamined conventions that underpin civilization. He employs a unique literary style characterized by sharp wit and erudition, ...