<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Rites of Spring" probes the origins, impact, and aftermath of World War I through the lives and words of ordinary people, works of literature, and events such as Lindburgh's flight. Photos and map.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A rare and remarkable cultural history of World War I that unearths the roots of modernism</b></p><p> </p><p>Dazzling in its originality, <i>Rites of Spring</i> probes the origins, impact, and aftermath of World War I, from the premiere of Stravinsky's ballet <i>The Rite of Spring</i> in 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A Fertile Book. -- Paul Fussell <p/> A bold and unforgetable journey into the heart of our Daemonic century. - Alfred Kazin<br>
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