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Rites of Spring: The Great War and the Birth of the Modern Age

Rites of Spring: The Great War and the Birth of the Modern Age

by Modris Eksteins
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A rare and remarkable cultural history of World War I that unearths the roots of modernism Dazzling in its originality, Rites of Springprobes the origins, impact, and aftermath of World War I, from the premiere of Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Springin 1913 to the death of Hitler in 1945. Recognizing that The Great War was the psychological turning point . . . for modernism as a whole, author Modris Eksteins examines the lives of ordinary people, works of modern literature, and pivotal historical events to redefine the way we look at our past and toward our future.

Book Details

ISBN13 9780395937587
ISBN10 0395937582
Series/Work OL73849W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Mariner Books
Pages 416
Language ENG
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At April 18, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

Subjects

Civilisation Civilization Civilization, modern, 20th century Guerre, 1914-1918 (Mondiale, 1re) Guerre mondiale, 1914-1918 Influence Influence and results Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Kultur Modern Civilization New York Times reviewed Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971. Rite of spring World War, 1914-1918 World War (1914-1918) fast (OCoLC)fst01180746 World war, 1914-1918, influence

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