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    The Dandy was a rebelious and hedonistic man of the 1890s known for his brilliant conversation and elegant fashion. He surrounded himself with art and adopted an Oscar Wilde-like image through his elegant poses meant to appear intellectual through lavish and theatrical displays, living in an artificial world of artificial poses calculated for effect.

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    The Dandy was a rebelious and hedonistic man of the 1890s known for his brilliant conversation and elegant fashion. He surrounded himself with art and adopted an Oscar Wilde-like image through his elegant poses meant to appear intellectual through lavish and theatrical displays, living in an artificial world of artificial poses calculated for effect.

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    The Dandy was a rebelious and hedonistic man of the 1890s known for his brilliant conversation and elegant fashion. He surrounded himself with art and adopted an Oscar Wilde-like image through his elegant poses meant to appear intellectual through lavish and theatrical displays, living in an artificial world of artificial poses calculated for effect.

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    The Dandy- at the heart of the 1890s

    Rebelious, hedonistic

    Brilliant conversation

    Elegance in conversation and fashion

    When does Dandyism appear?

    - The dandy have to surround himself with art


    - The image of Oscar Wilde
    - An elegant pose, to appear as an intellectual
    - Lavinesh, theatrical pose
    - Artifical world, artificial poses, calculated for an effect

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