"Decadent: The Genesis of Inaction, where the novel reflects reflections on the interesting features of recent years and various reasons for their occurrence" - this is the title of Ralph Adams Cram's work in Ukrainian. In his book, the author examines the characteristics of modern society, its tendencies towards degradation and inaction. He reveals to the reader shades of decadence and reflection, which are relevant in our time, giving us deep moral and philosophical reflections. This book captivates with its literary depth and provocativeness, leaving behind several questions about modernity and its influence on our thinking.