英国文学第五章 Th Modern period.docVIP

1. Modern period: from the second half of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century. 2. The social, historical background of the modern English literature： First World War tremendously weakened the British Empire and brought about great sufferings to its people as well The Second World War marked the last stage of the disintegration of the British Empire The Great Depression made the English think about the life of the poor People were in economic, cultural, and belief crisis. 3. The ideological background of the modern English literature ① Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels’ s