Question

Which two events were major influences on modernist writers?

Answer 1

• The Great Depression

• World War I

Modernist literature originated in the late 19th century, although it achieved its climax during the early 20th century. Modernist literature was characterized by a break with the past, and experimentation with new ways of writing. Modernist writers were extremely influenced by both WWI and the Great Depression, and this encouraged them to develop a type of writing that would better reflect the new realities and sensibilities of the time.

Answer 2

The correct answers should be The Great Depression and World War 1.

These two events created the whole pre-WW2 modernist era worldwide, which can be seen in the whole movement with pessimistic themes and motifs following these great horrors.