Modernist Literature: Lost Generation

<p>By challenging established poetic forms and beliefs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nobel Prize in Literature. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Historical realism through montages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Linguistic and metrical experimentation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1927 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A generation disillusioned by their experiences during WWI (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sense of aimlessness and sexual liberation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mark Twain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ultimately disrupts their ideal future together (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Sun Also Rises (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His experiences as a war correspondent and ambulance driver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The physical and psychological impact on individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were primarily focused on material wealth and success. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing on the narrative while omitting unnecessary details (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His innovative writing style and use of modernist techniques (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By omitting important events the author knows about (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1896 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disconnection from a materialistic society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To manage domestic duties and marry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The challenges of a Victorian family (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Ramsay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Great War (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The exploration of human nature and morality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time passage over ten years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focus on stream of consciousness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was a non-native English speaker who overcame challenges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imperialism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leopold Bloom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His impotence due to a war injury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stephen Dedalus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Issues of race and gender in European discourse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stream of consciousness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the day the events of the novel take place. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A group of American writers who came of age during World War I and gained literary recognition in the 1920s, experiencing profound disillusionment from the war.

A prominent writer of the Lost Generation known for his novels and short stories, including 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'A Farewell to Arms'.

A novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1926, reflecting the disillusionment of the Lost Generation.

A novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929, exploring themes of disillusionment and love during war.

A global war that profoundly impacted a generation, creating disillusionment and loss of traditional values, exemplified by "The Lost Generation."

Writers who chose to live outside of their home country, often seeking a better life or artistic inspiration.

A writer of the Lost Generation, known for his literary works, including works focused on American Modernism.

A novel by Ernest Hemingway inspired by his experience as a journalist during the Spanish Civil War.

In Victorian England, women were primarily expected to marry and manage household affairs. Education and careers were considered primarily for men.

Virginia Woolf's novel 'To the Lighthouse' explores Victorian marriage and family dynamics through the Ramsay family's life in the English countryside.

Woolf's novel 'To the Lighthouse' is considered a representation of the transition from Victorian to modern values, influenced by events like World War I.

Woolf's novel explores feminist themes by contrasting the traditional maternal figure, Mrs. Ramsay, with the independent artist, Lily.

Joseph Conrad, a non-native English speaker, overcame linguistic challenges to become a successful writer. His experiences in the Belgian Congo influenced his work.

Joseph Conrad's novel 'Heart of Darkness' is a thought-provoking and ambiguous work exploring colonialism and its impact on individuals and society.

Conrad's experiences in the Congo greatly influenced his writing, shaping the themes and settings of his novels.

Conrad's story demonstrates the power of dedication and persistence to overcome challenges, even when facing obstacles like language barriers.

A series of novels by John Dos Passos that serves as a social historical analysis of American life after World War I.

A 1925 novel depicting a fast-paced view of the city from the perspective of multiple characters.

Dos Passos's unique way of incorporating real history into his fiction, using newspaper headlines and popular songs of the era.

Dos Passos's writing evolved from subjective to a broader, more factual style that accurately reflected his experiences and observations.

Eliot's innovative poetic approach that challenged existing norms in Anglo-American Literature, particularly in the 1920s to late 1900s.

Eliot, a poet, playwright, and critic, earned the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948.

Eliot's poetry and criticism had a far-reaching influence on Anglo-American culture.

Thomas Stearns Eliot moved from the United States to the United Kingdom in 1914.

A writing technique where important details are omitted to create impact and force the reader to infer meaning.

Hemingway's novels show war's subtle, lasting influence on people and social structures, even for those not on the battlefield.

Jake's inability to have a physical relationship is a metaphor for the lost idealism and emotional emptiness of the postwar era.

While 'The Sun Also Rises' ends on a note of disillusionment, 'A Farewell to Arms' presents a couple who find love but are still unable to escape war's disruptions.

Hemingway's desire to add political importance to his stories was influenced by his fellow writers who lived outside their home countries.

A central character in 'Heart of Darkness' who embodies the destructive power of imperialism and the corruption of European ideals, symbolizing the darkness of humanity.

June 16th, 1904, the day depicted in James Joyce's Ulysses, celebrated by fans of the book.

James Joyce's complex novel that mirrors Homer's Odyssey, exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and Irish nationalism through the lives of three Dubliners.

The protagonist in Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises' who represents the disillusionment of the Lost Generation, struggling with his physical and emotional wounds from World War I.

Hemingway's writing style is characterized by its simplicity, directness, conciseness, and focus on action, dialogue, and observation. He often uses short, declarative sentences and minimal description, focusing on the essential details of a story.

A theme explored in Ulysses, demonstrating prejudice against Jews and their experiences in early 20th-century Dublin.