An anthology of French symbolist & decadent writing based upon The book of masks by Remy de Gourmont
By: with texts selected and translated by Andrew Mangravite ; and illustrations by Félix Vallotton ; additional translations by Iain White ... [et al.].
Contributors: Mangravite, Andrew.; Vallotton, Félix, 1865-1925.; White, Iain, 1929-; Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915.
Series: Atlas arkhive ;; 2
Publisher: Atlas Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
Subjects: French literature -- 19th century -- Translations into English.; French literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism.; Symbolism (Literary movement) -- France.; Decadence (Literary movement) -- France.
Other titles: Anthology of French symbolist and decadent writing based upon The book of masks by Remy de Gourmont; Book of masks; Masks; French symbolists & decadent writing of the 1890's
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 300-301).
Based upon Le livre des masques, which was made up of critical essays accompanied by Vallotton's portraits. Texts by most of the authors discussed form the basis of this anthology, with edited versions of Gourmont's essays.