Modernist literature, 1890-1950

The York Notes Companion to Modernism traces the literary development of a period remarkable for its radical artistic innovation. Looking back to the origins of Modernism and the traditions that shaped it, the Companion examines Modernist masterpieces such as The Waste Land and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man alongside lesser known works of the period, offering detailed commentaries on texts as well as guiding students through key literary theories and debates. Connecting texts with their historical and scholarly contexts, this is essential reading for any student of Modernism.    Each York Notes Companion provides: Analysis  of key texts and debates   Extended  commentaries for further in-depth analysis of individual texts   Exploration  of historical, social and cultural contexts Annotations clarifying literary terms and events in history Modern  theoretical perspectives in practice   Timelines  and annotated further reading   Gary Day is Principal Lecturer and MA Course leader at the University of De Montfort.