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The term "Lost Generation" refers to the generation that came of age during ______ War I.
The term "Lost Generation" refers to the generation that came of age during ______ War I.
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Ernest Hemingway's style is characterized by ______, understatement, and a focus on dialogue and action.
Ernest Hemingway's style is characterized by ______, understatement, and a focus on dialogue and action.
economy
Hemingway's characters are often ______.
Hemingway's characters are often ______.
taciturn
Hemingway introduced the ______ theory, where most of the meaning is found outside the text.
Hemingway introduced the ______ theory, where most of the meaning is found outside the text.
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Hemingway's style was shaped by his ______ experiences.
Hemingway's style was shaped by his ______ experiences.
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Romanticism emerged to prominence prior to the ______ War.
Romanticism emerged to prominence prior to the ______ War.
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Romanticism celebrated the ability of human ______ to overcome adversity.
Romanticism celebrated the ability of human ______ to overcome adversity.
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American ______ emerged after the Civil War, contrasting with Romanticism.
American ______ emerged after the Civil War, contrasting with Romanticism.
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Realism focused on depicting the ______ lives of ordinary people.
Realism focused on depicting the ______ lives of ordinary people.
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______ is defined as the truthful treatment of material.
______ is defined as the truthful treatment of material.
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Naturalism believed individuals have no control over their ______, determined by heredity and environment.
Naturalism believed individuals have no control over their ______, determined by heredity and environment.
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______ Crane was a proto-naturalistic writer, focusing on war.
______ Crane was a proto-naturalistic writer, focusing on war.
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Naturalism did not gain popularity in the US as it contradicted the myth of self-______.
Naturalism did not gain popularity in the US as it contradicted the myth of self-______.
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In "The Octopus", Frank Norris depicts the struggle of farmers against the power of the ______.
In "The Octopus", Frank Norris depicts the struggle of farmers against the power of the ______.
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Theodore Dreiser's novel, "Sister Carrie", examines the ______ of city life.
Theodore Dreiser's novel, "Sister Carrie", examines the ______ of city life.
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Edith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence" offers a glimpse into the lives of the ______ classes.
Edith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence" offers a glimpse into the lives of the ______ classes.
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Investigative journalists who exposed social and political problems were known as ______.
Investigative journalists who exposed social and political problems were known as ______.
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Jacob Riis, through his photography and writing, documented the ______ in New York slums.
Jacob Riis, through his photography and writing, documented the ______ in New York slums.
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In "The Jungle", Upton Sinclair exposed the working conditions and standards within the ______ industry.
In "The Jungle", Upton Sinclair exposed the working conditions and standards within the ______ industry.
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Emily Dickinson's poetry often explores themes of death, immortality, love, suffering, ______, and nature.
Emily Dickinson's poetry often explores themes of death, immortality, love, suffering, ______, and nature.
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Walt Whitman, considered the father of free verse, believed that American literature should draw from its own ______, not from Europe.
Walt Whitman, considered the father of free verse, believed that American literature should draw from its own ______, not from Europe.
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Lost Generation
Lost Generation
The generation that came of age during World War I, characterized by disillusionment and loss of faith in pre-war values.
Ernest Hemingway's Style
Ernest Hemingway's Style
Characterized by economy, understatement, focus on dialogue and action, shaped by war experiences.
Iceberg Theory
Iceberg Theory
Hemingway's theory that most meaning lies beneath the surface of the text.
T.S. Eliot
T.S. Eliot
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Realism vs Naturalism
Realism vs Naturalism
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American Romanticism
American Romanticism
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Key Authors of Romanticism
Key Authors of Romanticism
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Emergence of Realism
Emergence of Realism
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Key Authors of Realism
Key Authors of Realism
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William Dean Howells' Definition
William Dean Howells' Definition
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Naturalism
Naturalism
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Key Authors of Naturalism
Key Authors of Naturalism
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Contradiction of Naturalism
Contradiction of Naturalism
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Muckrakers
Muckrakers
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Jacob Riis
Jacob Riis
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Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair
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Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson
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Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain
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Henry James
Henry James
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The Age of Innocence
The Age of Innocence
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Study Notes
American Realism and Naturalism
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Romanticism rose to prominence before the Civil War
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Key tenets include: celebrating human will over adversity, focusing on individual triumph, valuing the spiritual and emotional over rational, and valuing nature/connections to it.
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Key authors include Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, and Emily Dickinson
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Literary style employed symbolism and allegory, explored the body/soul relationship, and focused on personal experience and individual intuition.
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Themes included individualism, nature, spirituality, democracy, freedom, and revolution.
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This movement emerged in the 19th century, reacting against rationalism and religious tradition, influenced by European Romanticism, and contrasted with realism and naturalism.
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American Realism emerged after the Civil War, opposing Romanticism
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Focused on depicting ordinary people's everyday lives (regionalism/dialects)
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Presented the limitations of free will by external forces
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Key authors include Mark Twain, William Dean Howells, and Henry James.
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Naturalism believed individuals have no control over fate, determined by heredity and environment
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Key figures are Stephen Crane, Frank Norris, Theodore Dreiser
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Naturalism explored the struggle of farmers, city pressures, and upper-class life.
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Naturalism did not gain popularity in the US, contradicting the myth of self-determination.
Muckrakers
- Investigative journalists who exposed 20th-century social/political problems
- Were active at the beginning of the 20th century
- Contributed to social/political reforms
- Key figures include Jacob Riis who photographed and documented New York slums and Upton Sinclair, who exposed meat industry problems in "The Jungle."
Emily Dickinson & Walt Whitman
- Emily Dickinson wrote poetry about death, immortality, love, suffering, faith, nature
- Poems characterized by short lines, lack of titles, unconventional punctuation, and slant rhymes
- Many works published posthumously
- Walt Whitman, considered the father of free verse, combined transcendentalism and realism, believing American literature should draw upon American experiences.
- His work "Leaves of Grass" was controversial due to sexual themes
- He believed that everything is a good topic for poetry, and that form shouldn't bound poetry
- His work reflects American values: democracy, freedom, and revolution
Mark Twain and Henry James
- Mark Twain, from a plebeian background, drew inspiration from American folklore
- His characters are often taciturn
- His language was plain, avoiding abstract words
- He was an observer of the emerging American culture, with works like "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" addressing racial prejudice.
- Henry James, from an aristocratic background, inspired by European literary tradition, portrayed the clashes between American and European cultures, while creating a narrator with limited omniscience.
Ernest Hemingway and the "Lost Generation"
- "Lost Generation" refers to individuals who came of age during World War I, with a loss of faith and disillusionment
- Hemingway's style focused on economy, understatement, a focus on dialogue and action.
- His style was shaped by his war experiences, perceiving language as devalued by war and writing in a style where most meaning is found outside of the words
- His characters are often taciturn, and he uses simple language, avoiding abstract words.
Additional Notes
- Pay attention to historical/social contexts, as they significantly impacted authors' works.
- Understand the differences between realism and naturalism (particularly their approach to free will).
- When analyzing works, pay attention to literary techniques, like Hemingway's "iceberg theory," or Emily Dickinson's unique punctuation.
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Explore the key concepts and authors of American Realism and Naturalism in this quiz. Understand the differences from Romanticism and examine the thematic elements embraced by these literary movements. Challenge your knowledge on the societal influences and literary styles that shaped American literature in the 19th century.
