The `` spirit '' of fin de siècle often refers to the cultural hallmarks that were recognized as prominent in the 1880s and 1890s , including ennui , cynicism , pessimism , and '' ... a widespread belief that civilization leads to decadence . ''
The `` spirit '' of fin de siècle often refers to the cultural hallmarks that were recognized as prominent in the 1880s and 1890s , including ` pessimism ' , and a widespread belief that civilization leads to decadence .