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The Modernism Movement began in the late 19th century and continued into the first half of the 20th century, as a response to the rapidly changing world brought on by industrialization, urbanization, and the horrors of World War I. Modernist writers and artists sought to break with traditional forms and conventions, exploring new ways of expressing the complexities of modern life and the human experience. Their works often rejected linear narratives, favoring experimentation with form, structure, and language.
An Irish writer known for his groundbreaking works, such as Ulysses (1922) and Finnegans Wake (1939), which pushed the boundaries of literary form and language with their innovative narrative techniques and complex structures.
A pioneering figure in the use of stream of consciousness, Woolf’s works, such as Mrs. Dalloway (1925) and To the Lighthouse (1927), explore the inner lives of her characters and the complexities of human experience.
A renowned poet and critic, Eliot’s works, including The Waste Land (1922) and Four Quartets (1943), are marked by their allusive, fragmented style and profound exploration of the disillusionment and alienation of the modern world.
The Modernism Movement has had a profound and lasting impact on the literary world, paving the way for continued experimentation and innovation in literature. The movement challenged traditional norms and introduced new ways of thinking about and representing the human experience, leading to a rich and diverse array of works that continue to inspire and influence writers and artists today.
The legacy of the Modernism Movement is evident in the works of numerous contemporary authors and poets, as well as in other artistic disciplines such as visual art, music, and film. By breaking with tradition and embracing the possibilities of experimentation and innovation, the Modernism Movement has forever transformed the literary landscape and enriched our understanding of the complexities of the modern world and the human experience within it.
Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-Earth is a collection of stories and essays by J.R.R. Tolkien that were edited and published posthumously by his son Christopher Tolkien in 1980. The book includes a wide range of material, including both completed …
Roverandom is a children’s fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien that was first written in 1925 and published in 1998, posthumously. This book tells the tale of a young dog named Rover who gets transformed into a toy and embarks on …
Farmer Giles of Ham is a comic fantasy novella written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published in 1949. The story takes place in the fictional kingdom of Middle-England, which is populated by dragons, giants, and other mythical creatures. The protagonist of …
Smith of Wootton Major is a novella by J.R.R. Tolkien that is often overlooked in discussions of his works, but nevertheless stands as an important and enduring contribution to the fantasy genre. The novella is notable for its emphasis on …
The Silmarillion is a collection of myths and legends that form the background and history of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth. The book is divided into five parts and covers a vast period of time, from the creation of the universe to …
The Return of the King is the third and final novel in J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, following The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers. The book is set in Middle-Earth, a fictional …
The Two Towers is the second book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story picks up where the first book, The Fellowship of the Ring left off, with the fellowship having been broken and the characters …
The Fellowship of the Ring is the first volume of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. It is a story set in the fantasy world of Middle-Earth, where hobbit Frodo Baggins is entrusted with the task …
The Hobbit is a fantasy novel written by J. R. R. Tolkien and published in 1937. The story follows hobbit Bilbo Baggins as he joins a group of dwarves on a journey to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug. …