Belle Époque literature

Belle Époque literature refers to the literary works produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by cultural optimism and innovation in France and Europe. Characterized by elegance, artistic experimentation, and a focus on beauty, love, and societal refinement, it includes writers like Marcel Proust and Oscar Wilde. This era's literature often explores themes of decadence, romance, and the complexities of personality, reflecting an era of technological progress and relative peace before World War I. The style blends lyrical language with a focus on individual experience, emphasizing aesthetic pleasure and cultural refinement.