The Malady of the Century

Max Simon Nordau's 'The Malady of the Century' is an incisive exploration of the cultural and psychological challenges that marked the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. Nordau meticulously dissects the complex malaise of his era, painting a vivid picture of societal discontents and the quest for identity against the backdrop of rapid industrial and scientific progress. The literary style is bo...