Modernism was the artistic and intellectual revolution of the early twentieth century. Yet despite its now-secure location in history, the radical experimental practices of modernism continue to bewilder as much as they excite. Beginning Modernism offers a clear and reader-friendly introduction to this complex and invigorating subject.
With an emphasis on the close reading of modernist artefacts, from literary texts to buildings, paintings to musical compositions, the book aims to demystify the notorious difficulties of 'high' modernism, showing them to be an incentive rather than an obstacle to understanding and exploration. At the same time, it highlights the emergence of a new modernist studies, emphasizing the eclectic, the popular, and the global or transnational.
Readers are encouraged to situate their reading of modernist literature within a wider set of cultural contexts, which include:
| ISBN: | 9780719067891 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2010 |
| Author: | Jeff Wallace |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 314 pages |
| Series: | Beginnings |
| Genres: |
Literature: history and criticism Literary reference works |
Modernism was the artistic and intellectual revolution of the early twentieth century. Yet despite its now-secure location in history, the radical experimental practices of modernism continue to bewilder as much as they excite.
Beginning Modernism features in the following genres: Literature: history and criticism, Literary reference works
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Beginning Modernism was written by Jeff Wallace and published by Manchester University Press
Beginning Modernism has 314 pages
Yes it is part of Beginnings series
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