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The Garden and the Workshop

Essays on the Cultural History of Vienna and Budapest

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Exploring the contrasting civic cultures of Vienna and Budapest during the Austro-Hungarian empire, the book delves into the vibrant intellectual and artistic scenes that flourished in these cities a century ago. It highlights notable figures such as Freud and Klimt in Vienna, and Bartók and Lukács in Budapest, illustrating how their unique cultural environments shaped their contributions. Through engaging vignettes, Péter Hanák reveals the distinct yet rich tapestry of Fin-de-Siècle life that characterized both capitals.

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The Garden and the Workshop, Péter Hanák

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2014
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Title
The Garden and the Workshop
Subtitle
Essays on the Cultural History of Vienna and Budapest
Language
English
Released
2014
Format
Paperback
Pages
274
ISBN13
9780691606798
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Exploring the contrasting civic cultures of Vienna and Budapest during the Austro-Hungarian empire, the book delves into the vibrant intellectual and artistic scenes that flourished in these cities a century ago. It highlights notable figures such as Freud and Klimt in Vienna, and Bartók and Lukács in Budapest, illustrating how their unique cultural environments shaped their contributions. Through engaging vignettes, Péter Hanák reveals the distinct yet rich tapestry of Fin-de-Siècle life that characterized both capitals.