“Fin de siècle ” (French: [fɛ̃ də sjɛkl]. [ 7] The fin de siècle generation supportedemotionalism ,irrationalism ,subjectivism, andvitalism . [ 1] The “spirit” offin de siècle often refers to the cultural hallmarks that were recognized as prominent in the 1880s and 1890s, includingennui ,cynicism ,pessimism, and “a widespread belief that civilization leads todecadence. “. ).