Modernism in British and American Literature

In the world of art, generally speaking, Modernism was the beginning of the distinction between “high” art and “low” art. The educational reforms of the Victorian Age had led to a rapid increase in literacy rates, and therefore a greater demand for literature or all sorts. A popular press quickly developed to supply that demand. The sophisticated literati looked upon this new popular literature with scorn. Writers who refused to bow to the popular tastes found themselves in a state of alienation from the mainstream of society.

I INTRODUCTION 3
II MODERNISM IN ENGLISH LITERATURE 4
III MODERNISM IN AMERICAN LITERATURE 6
3.1 The Jazz Age 7
3.2 The Lost Generation 10
3.3 The Harlem Renaissance 13
IV BIBLIOGRAPHY 17