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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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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- The Garden and the Workshop
- Subtitle
- Essays on the Cultural History of Vienna and Budapest
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Péter Hanák
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9780691606798
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- 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.