''decadentism'' based mainly decadent style artists authors france england end th century main authors italian version antonio fogazzaro giovanni pascoli best known ''myricae'' ''poemetti'' gabriele d'annunzio although differing stylistically championed idiosyncrasy irrationality scientific rationalism gabriele d'annunzio produced original work poetry drama fiction extraordinary quality began lyrics distinguished less exquisite beauty form licence characteristics reappeared long series poems plays
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