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The Harlem Renaissance was a major inspiration to many American modernist writers during its run in New York. This cultural and artistic movement celebrated Black culture and identity, leading to an outpouring of creativity across various art forms. Writers like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Claude McKay were influenced by the vibrant energy and themes of the Harlem Renaissance.
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The initial influence on American modernist writers was European modernist literature, particularly the works of authors like James Joyce and T.S. Eliot. The largest influence came from societal changes in America during the early 20th century, such as urbanization, industrialization, and World War I, which shaped their themes and styles.
Two women who were writers during the 1920s were Virginia Woolf, known for her modernist novels like "Mrs. Dalloway" and "To the Lighthouse," and Dorothy Parker, a poet, short story writer, and critic famous for her wit and humor in works like "Enough Rope."
Some early American writers include Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. These writers contributed significantly to American literature during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Modernist literature focused on the thoughts and feelings of writers as a response to the changing world, specifically the impact of industrialization, urbanization, and World War I. Writers sought to capture the complexities of human experiences and emotions in a rapidly shifting society. This introspective approach helped convey the alienation and disillusionment felt by many during this period.
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Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau
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