Rites of Spring by Modris Eksteins
Named "One of the 100 best books ever published in Canada" (Literary Review of Canada), Rites of Spring is a brilliant and captivating work of cultural history from the internationally acclaimed scholar and writer Modris Eksteins.A rare and remarkable cultural history of World War I that unearths the roots of modernism.
Dazzling in its originality, Rites of Spring probes the origins, impact, and aftermath of World War I, from the premiere of Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring in 1913 to the death of Hitler in 1945.
Recognizing that "[t]he 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.
Modris Eksteins is a multi-award-winning Canadian historian who is the author of several works, including Walking Since Dawn, Solar Dancing, and Boundaries of Reason. Several honors have been bestowed upon him, including the Ferguson Prize and the Trillium Book Award. Modris is a retired history professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780395937587 |
| ISBN 10 | 0395937582 |
| Title | Rites of Spring |
| Author | Modris Eksteins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 2000-09-14 |
| Number of pages | 396 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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