Chapter 1: The Setting from 'The Modern English Literature' by A C Ward
Edwardian and Georgian Literature - and - isms, movements and other trends
Characteristics of the 20th century literature (Second World War and after)
Representation of 'India' in the 20th Cen European Literature
Video Resources:
Brief History of the First World War
Brief History of the Second World War
The Impact of the First World War on British Literature
The Soldier- Summary & Analysis
Dulce Et Decorum Est- Summary & Analysis
The Target- Summary and Analysis
Poetry of the Second World War
Further Reading:
Featherstone, Simon. War Poetry: An Introductory Reader. Psychology Press, 1995.
Scott, Mike. “What is War Poetry? An Introduction by Paul O’Prey.” War Poets Association, 2 Feb. 2021, warpoets.org/2021/02/what-is-war-poetry-an-introduction-by-paul-oprey. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
Stallworthy, Jon. The New Oxford Book of War Poetry. OUP Oxford, 2014.
Unit - 4: Drama – Absurd, Comedy of Menace
Comedy of Menace - The Birthday Party
The Birthday Party - Setting - Characters
Quiz