MODERN ENGLISH

LITERATURE

HABRIELLA KOVACH
Modern English literature refers to the body
of literary works written in the English
language from the early 20th century to the
present day. This period is marked by a
number of distinct literary movements and
styles, including modernism,
postmodernism, and contemporary
literature.
● Experimentation
● Fragmentation
● Alienation Major characteristic features of the
● Stream of consciousness period
● Political and social critique
a selection of writers ● Virginia Woolf: "Mrs. Dalloway," "To the Lighthouse," "Orlando"
of the period; ● James Joyce: "Ulysses," "Dubliners," "Finnegans Wake"
● T.S. Eliot: "The Waste Land," "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," "Four
Quartets"
● George Orwell: "1984," "Animal Farm," "Homage to Catalonia"
● William Faulkner: "The Sound and the Fury," "As I Lay Dying," "Light in August"
● Ernest Hemingway: "The Sun Also Rises," "A Farewell to Arms," "The Old Man and
the Sea"
● J.D. Salinger: "The Catcher in the Rye," "Franny and Zooey," "Nine Stories"
● Toni Morrison: "Beloved," "The Bluest Eye," "Song of Solomon"
● Samuel Beckett: "Waiting for Godot," "Endgame," "Molloy"
● Sylvia Plath: "The Bell Jar," "Ariel," "Daddy ”
GEORGE
ORWELL
George Orwell is best known for his dystopian novel
"1984" and his allegorical novella "Animal Farm."

Both works are highly regarded as important critiques of

totalitarianism and have had a significant impact on
popular culture and political discourse. Orwell's work
often explores themes related to social injustice, political
corruption, and the dangers of government surveillance
and censorship.

He is considered one of the most influential writers of the

20th century and his works continue to be widely read
and studied today.
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Were the characters
In "1984", the characters are depicted
true to life? in a way that serves the novel's central
themes and ideas. While they may not
be entirely realistic or true-to-life, they
are still believable and serve their
purpose in the story.
 The situations in "1984" are both dramatic

Were the and credible. The novel portrays a dystopian

society where the government exercises
complete control over the lives of its

situations citizens. The Party's surveillance and

propaganda techniques are both terrifying
and believable, and the consequences of

dramatic and at
disobedience or even independent thought
are severe.

the same time

credible?
Were the background scenery and
minor characters well drawn?
In "1984," the background scenery and minor
characters are not as well-developed as the main
characters, but they are still effective in creating the
dystopian world of the novel.
Was the author's
style simple or
complicated?
George Orwell's writing style in "1984" is
known for its simplicity and clarity. He often
uses straightforward language and avoids
overly complex sentence structures, which
makes the novel easy to read and understand.
However, his writing is also powerful and
evocative, as he uses vivid descriptions and
imagery to convey the bleakness and
oppressive nature of the dystopian society.