42 pages 1 hour read

Modris Eksteins

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989

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Rites of Spring by Modris Eksteins is praised for its unique cultural history approach to World War I, blending art, politics, and societal shifts. Reviewers commend its originality and interdisciplinary insights but note its dense theoretical framework can be challenging. Despite complex narrative layers, it is lauded for its compelling connections between cultural movements and historical events.

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Who Should Read Rites of Spring?

Readers interested in Rites of Spring by Modris Eksteins are likely enthusiasts of cultural history and the transformative power of art. Comparable to fans of Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front and Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, they appreciate detailed analyses of WWI's influence on modernity and the arts' role in societal shifts.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: European
Military / War
History: World
Genre
Philosophy
Period
WWI / World War I