: The book delves into the underlying religious, political, and philosophical contexts that shaped the movement's aspiration to transform culture. Structure and Contributors
The collection is praised for its interdisciplinary approach, moving beyond literature to explore how modernism manifested across various media and social structures:
: Contributors trace how seismic shifts—such as World War I , the rise of feminism , imperial expansion, and class conflict—fueled aesthetic experimentation.
The second edition features contributions from 15 leading scholars, including Michael Bell, Lawrence Rainey, and Sara Blair.