"The Malady Of The Century" by Max Simon Nordau is a seminal work of nonfiction that delves into cultural criticism and social critique at the turn of the 20th century. Through insightful essays, Nordau examines the psychological and psychiatric aspects of modernity, exploring themes of degeneration and moral decline in European society. Nordau's penetrating analysis sheds light on the intellectualism and artistic decadence prevalent during the fin...