The Malady of the Century

"The Malady of the Century" by Max Simon Nordau

Max Simon Nordau was a Zionist leader, physician, author, and social critic. In this book, In this book, however, he takes a step back from pure facts and instead turns toward commentary. He tells the tale of Wilhelm Eynhardt, a young gentleman from Russia who falls in love with Loulou while traveling. However, when war breaks out, this budding romance is torn apart.