"originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is characterized by a self-conscious break with traditional ways of writing"
Analyzing the shifting role of the writer in modernist literature, and how they sought to redefine the purpose and function of art.
Literary modernism: An artistic and cultural movement that emerged in the early 20th century and is characterized by a self-conscious break with traditional ways of writing, in both poetry and prose fiction writing.
The writer's role in society: Understanding how writers contribute to society and the role they play in shaping public opinion.
Writing as a means of self-expression: How writers use language and words to express their own thoughts and emotions.
Literary themes and motifs: A study of recurring themes and motifs in modernist literature, including alienation, isolation, and fragmentation.
Literary techniques: An exploration of the techniques used in modernist writing, including stream-of-consciousness narration, fragmentation, and multiple perspectives.
The cultural context of modernist literature: Understanding the historical and social context of literary modernism, including world events and cultural movements.
The relationship between writers and readers: Studying the interaction between writers and readers and the impact of literature on society.
Gender and literary modernism: Examining the role of gender in literary modernism and the representation of women in modernist literature.
The influence of modernist literature on contemporary writing: Analyzing the impact of modernist literature on contemporary writing and literature.
The impact of technology on literature: Exploring how new technologies have influenced the way writers approach their craft, and how they present their work to readers.
Imagism: This type of literary modernism emphasizes the use of precise and concrete imagery in poetry.
Stream of consciousness: This type of literary modernism involves unstructured and fluid narration that reflects the inner thoughts, emotions, and experiences of the characters.
Surrealism: Surrealism is a literary and artistic movement that explores the irrational, dream-like qualities of reality.
Expressionism: Expressionism emphasizes the inner and subjective experiences of the characters and the use of distorted, symbolic language.
Dadaism: Dadaism is a movement that uses non-traditional techniques and unconventional materials to create art that challenges accepted norms and values.
Modernist classicism: This type of literary modernism emphasizes the use of traditional forms and structures, but with updated and modernized themes and language.
Minimalism: Minimalism is a movement that uses simple and sparse language and imagery to convey complex emotions and themes.
Objectivism: Objectivism emphasizes objectivity, precision, and clarity in language and imagery.
New Criticism: New Criticism is a literary theory that focuses on close reading and analysis of the text, rather than biographical or context-based interpretation.
Postmodernism: Postmodernism challenges traditional ideas of storytelling, language, and identity by deconstructing and subverting accepted norms and values.
"poetry and prose fiction writing"
"Ezra Pound's maxim to 'Make it new'"
"a conscious desire to overturn traditional modes of representation and express the new sensibilities of the time"
"The horrors of the First World War"
"engages with the technological advances and societal changes of modernity moving into the 20th century"
"centrality of a conscious break with the past"
"emerges as a complex response across continents and disciplines to a changing world"
"originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries"
"a self-conscious break with traditional ways of writing"
"poetry and prose fiction writing"
"Ezra Pound's maxim to 'Make it new'"
"overturn traditional modes of representation and express the new sensibilities"
"The horrors of the First World War"
"engages with the technological advances and societal changes of modernity"
"a conscious break with the past"
"as a complex response across continents and disciplines"
"in the late 19th and early 20th centuries"
"a self-conscious break with traditional ways of writing"
"to express the new sensibilities and overturn traditional modes of representation"