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u/FatFaceRikky · 4 pointsr/wien

Not sure if its essential. But i very much liked "Wien - Geist und Gesellschaft im Fin de Siécle" by Carl. E. Schorske.

There is also a version in english.


Also Stefan Zweigs autobiographical book "Die Welt von Gestern".

u/staronciceli · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

public and private space, but more specifically, 19th century urbanism... mostly because the initial conjunction of the city and capitalism called for more legally definable public and private spaces which nation-states could capitalize on... thus shifting the variation in ways in which we experience place, people. And it's still so relevant! the vast majority of our cities in Europe and America are designs by 19th century capitalists and modern urban thinkers, and yet no one seems to talk about it besides scholars. I have been vigorously reading many books on the subject and I am seeking out places where I can discuss it, hopefully with people more educated on the matter. I am a artist and learning about the city as a function of social systems helps me make connections in the work I do. If there are any online forums anyone can suggest, that would be awesome. As for the OP (or anyone else), here are some great books if my comment has caught your eye and you are interested. David Harvey has written most extensively on the subject, but I also recommend him because I lean more towards marxist approaches to urban theory.

The Urban Experience by David Harvey

Fin-De-Siecle Vienna by Carl E. Schorske ...particularly the chapter on Vienna's Ringstrasse, an excellently interesting massive urban reform project that isn't frequently talked about.

tl;dr the way cities work is inneresting! people should learn more about them if they live in them!

u/epiphanyplease · 2 pointsr/booksuggestions

Austrian here :-). I am living in Vienna and basically the whole fin de siecle time was the golden era of the city (Freud, Kokoschka, Klimt, ..) and tons of buildings from then still exist and are in use
so I might suggest you this one, an American friend of mine loved it:
http://www.amazon.com/Fin---Siecle-Vienna-Politics-Culture/dp/0394744780/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317593149&sr=8-1 ( here is a brief abstract: http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/personal/reading/schorske-siecle.html).

regarding fiction I would highly recommend to read something from Arthur Schnitzler, who also wrote the novel to which "eyes wide shut" is refering. i.e. http://www.amazon.com/Night-Games-Other-Stories-Novellas/dp/1566635063/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317593454&sr=1-1


This all is of course just relevant if you even visit Vienna ;-). If you would like some recommendations for places/restaurants/sights etc. here just pm me.


u/yendalgs · 1 pointr/Austria

I would strongly suggest learning enough German to get basic stuff done. You can find some pretty decent crash courses on spotify if you have this. i would also strongly suggest reading this book as it gives you a pretty good perspective on the city's rich cultural traditions. if you cant speak the language it definitely helps to know and be interested in their culture. they actually really like it when you do.

Some must see things are the kunsthistorisches museum, anything in district 1, mariahilfstrasse and nachtsmarkt. also seek out any museum w gustav klimmt works. the stadtpark is quite a cool place to people watch

if you meet some locals definitely mention you want to check out cafe sperl. its really one of those places they wont serve you unless you are local but if you drop that name to a wiener they will be impressed. its the typical viennese coffee house. also must eats are a schnitzel at figlmuller and a kasekronner from any street vendor. just be warned there is no ice anywhere and cokes/water cost just as much as beer

also the subway system rivals new york city. see if you can get a monthly discount through your university. it takes you everywhere

if you see someone before lunch you greet them with morgen. around lunch is typically mahlzeit and any other time is usually servus.

good luck man. the croatian women around there are the most beautiful in the entire world