Modern poetry in English emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to Victorian formalism. Modernists drew inspiration from diverse literary traditions, including Greek, Chinese, and Japanese poetry, to create works that depicted social changes and the impact of World War I. Themes of material

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Samuel Beckett, born in Dublin, Ireland in 1906, was a renowned writer known for his novels, short stories, and iconic plays like "Waiting for Godot." This tragicomedy masterpiece explores the human condition through themes of waiting and absurdity. Beckett's writing style, influenced by modernists

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In the 1920s, American society was divided along social, economic, and religious lines, leading to tensions between traditionalists and modernists. Traditionalists upheld long-held cultural and religious values as anchors of stability, while modernists embraced new ideas and trends, viewing traditio

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