Tristan's Disgust

In the "The Dada Manifesto 1918," Tristan Tzara makes symbolic references to actual historical and cultural events. In a short essay (3-4 paragraphs) explain how some of the images Tzara uses make reference to real-life events. Discuss at least two examples. What were the Dadaists revolting against and why? Refer to information about the historical and cultural context of Dadaism from the Introduction. You will also be able to get addition information from your college's online library.

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