The Cambridge Companion to European Modernism

The Cambridge Companion to European Modernism by Pericles Lewis

Modernism arose in a period of accelerating globalization in the late nineteenth century. Modernist writers and artists, while often loyal to their country in times of war, aimed to rise above the national and ideological conflicts of the early twentieth century in service to a cosmopolitan ideal. This Companion explores the international aspects of literary modernism by mapping the history of the movement across Europe and within each country. The essays place the various literary traditions within a social and historical context and set out recent critical debates. Particular attention is given to the urban centers in which modernism developed – from Dublin to Zürich, Barcelona to Warsaw – and to the movements of modernists across national borders. A broad, accessible account of European modernism, this Companion explores what this cosmopolitan movement can teach us about life as a citizen of Europe and of the world.

'This is a thought-provoking and much-needed introduction to modern European literature … clear, fluent [and] engaging' The Times Higher Education Supplement
'An excellent source for comparative specialists … highly recommended.' V. D. Barooshian, Choice

Pericles Lewis is Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Yale University.

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Title	The Cambridge Companion to European Modernism
Author	Pericles Lewis
Series	Cambridge Companions To Literature
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2011-09-08
Number of pages	288
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