现代派文学 Modern poets概要1.pptVIP

Introduction to 20th Century Literature I. Historical Background 1. Two world wars -- direct result of the conflicts between rival imperialist countries and their ambition to dominate the world -- deprived hundred millions of people’s lives -- literature in the 20th century: literature between the two world wars (Modernism), and literature after World War II (Postmodernism) 2. Conflicts between old and new values -- departure from the conventional or established values -- affected by the sickness of fin de siecle(世纪末), and sped up by the Wor