English Literature IGCSE
Fin de siècle
What Fin de siècle means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Fin de siècle
Relating to the end of a century, specifically the 19th century, often associated with anxiety and a sense of impending change.
Topics that use Fin de siècle
- The War of the Worlds (Cambridge International IGCSE)
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