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Modernist writers influenced by new psychological ideas shifted the focus of their stories from external events to internal thoughts and emotions of their characters. This emphasis on exploring the complexity of the human mind and the impact of subconscious desires on behavior led to innovative narrative techniques and a deeper understanding of character motivations.
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French artists and writers who influenced the Modernist era
French writers and artists such as Charles Baudelaire, Gustave Flaubert, and Edouard Manet.
The French revolution made it harder for Modernist writers to tell their stories.
Modernist writers often favored simple settings.
Modernist writers of fiction tended to prefer indirect characterization. Modernist writers also preferred unreliable narrators. Other literary devices used in modernist writing were stream-of-consciousness and interior monologue.
Virginia WoolfJames Joyce
Modernist art and literature primarily influenced subsequent generations of artists, writers, and thinkers by challenging traditional norms and exploring new forms of expression. This influence can be seen in various fields such as architecture, design, music, and philosophy.
larger; more varied
In many cases, modernist writers made heavy use of symbolism.
Mid-19th
to use new forms of plot