Fragmentary Modernism: The Classical Fragment in Literary and Visual Cultures, c.1896 c.1936

Explore the allure of incompleteness in Fragmentary Modernism. This insightful study delves into the pervasive use of classical fragments within literary and visual culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Discover how writers and artists embraced the broken and incomplete to express the anxieties and uncertainties of a rapidly changing world. From poetry to painting, this book examines the ways in which fragments became powerful symbols of modernity, reflecting a sense of loss, nostalgia, and the search for new meaning in a fragmented world. A compelling read for scholars and enthusiasts of modernism.