Modernism and Terry Eagleton
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The document discusses Terry Eagleton and the concept of modernism, defined as an artistic and cultural movement that emerged in the early 20th century, rejecting old artistic standards. It highlights major themes of modernism, including individualism, existential questioning, and the reflection of personal issues in literature, while emphasizing the transformation and alienation experienced during this era. Additionally, it outlines various literary techniques associated with modernism, such as absurdity and intertextuality.
Modernism and Terry Eagleton
- 1. Major Modernism and Terry Eagleton •Ms. Disha P Kariya •MA Semester IV •Roll No. 5 •Core 118 Literary Theory •Submitted to: Dr. Rupa B Dangar •Department of English •BKNMU Junagadh
- 2. Introduction Terry Eagleton (1943) Contemporary British literary theorist and critic Famous Works: Literary Theory: An Introduction The Ideology of the Aesthetic (1990) The Illusions of Postmodernism (1996)
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- 5. What is Modernism? Modernism is an artistic and cultural movement that flourished in the first decades of the 20th century. It is the movement in visual arts, music, literature, and drama which rejected the old standards of art and literature. It was developed in Europe and specially in Great
- 6. Characteristics Technological and scientific invasions became more advanced during modern era. .All traditions were vanished during the modern era. People became ready to adopt the new culture and start avoiding the actual culture.
- 7. Modernism emerged as an international movement. Individualism emerged on a wide platform. All traditions were vanished and people start thinking about the future orientation by killing the deep roots of past.
- 8. Major Themes Doubt and quarry first time raised in the field of literature during modern era. Personal issues and psychological condition of the society used to reflect in modern literature. . Unbelievable imaginations flourished during modern era. First time in the history of mankind, human beings started questioning the existence of God. Individualism, identity crisis loneliness or alienation.
- 9. Modernism in Literature Use of Paradox Absurdity Existentialism Psychoanalytical texts War literature Intertextuality
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