The Lost Generation

The transcript discusses the Lost Generation, a group of American writers disillusioned by World War One, who became prominent in the 1920s. Key figures include Gertrude Stein, who coined the term, Ernest Hemingway, known for his Iceberg Theory, F. Scott Fitzgerald, who captured the 1920s culture, E.E. Cummings, noted for his unique style, and T.S. Eliot, a leader in modernist poetry. The writers' works reflect their war experiences and societal critiques. By the 1930s, their themes evolved, but their 1920s contributions remain significant in American literature.

What was the primary reason for the disillusionment of the Lost Generation writers?

• Economic prosperity

• Technological advancements

• Political stability

• World War One experiences

Which author is known for the Iceberg Theory in writing?

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Gertrude Stein

• Ernest Hemingway

• T.S. Eliot

Which novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often referred to as The Great American Novel?

• The Great Gatsby

• Tender Is The Night

• The Beautiful and Damned

• This Side of Paradise

Which poet is known for abandoning traditional capitalization and syntax in his works?

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Ernest Hemingway

• E.E. Cummings

• T.S. Eliot

What was a common theme in T.S. Eliot's poetry?

• Romantic love

• Humanity's disconnect with nature

• Economic prosperity

• Political satire