Abstract: The Decadence Bohemia，derived from the trend of thought in Europe in the end of the 19th century is a typical way of existence of the literati,who,in a special era,behaved in a bad manner characterized by debauch,abjection,corruption,and evil.However,the ill state of their existence endowed them keenness to modern civilization and literary crisis,making them contribute much to the artistic creation and providing people with an expectation for another life.From this perspective,we may have a new comprehension to the aesthetic connotation of symbolism:it is an artistic trend,and more of a life movement.

Key words: The Decadence Bohemia, Verlaine, Rimbaud, symbolism