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Post-Modernism

British Literature
Daisy, Chloe, Yasmina, Gabby
Course Goal 1: Identify key ideas,
representative authors and works,
significant historical or cultural events,
and characteristic perspectives or
attitudes expressed in the literature of
different periods or regions

Course Course Goal 2: Analyze literary


works as expressions of individual or
communal values within the social,

Goals political, cultural, or religious contexts


of different literary periods

Course Goal 3: Demonstrate


knowledge of the development of
characteristic forms or styles of
expression during different historical
periods or in different regions
Course Goal 1: Through this
presentation I was able to identify key
terms and represent authors and
their works through a certain time
period (post-modernism)

Course Course Goal 2: I was able to analyze


some of the most popular works

Goals during this time period by explaining


how they are unique and identifying
their deeper meanings

Reflections Course Goal 3: I was able to


demonstrate my knowledge of
styles of work during a specific time
period (post-modernism) by
identifying themes and explaining
authorial style
Post-Modernism
Writers
George
Orwell
George Orwell, a British writer born in 1903, is
renowned for his dystopian novels “Animal
Farm” and “Nineteen Eighty-Four”. Orwell's
writing was majorly influenced by his
experiences in Burma among the working
class which is why his writing greatly reflects
his advocacy for social justice and democratic
socialism.
John
Osborne

John Osbirne, a British playwright born in


1929, is best known for his influential work
“Look Back in Anger.” This play, including
many others of his,are characterized by their
exploration of class and identity.
Graham
Greene
Graham Greene was a renowned British
author known for his morally complex novels
exploring faith and morality. Works like “The
Quiet American” and “The Power and the
Glory” solidified his reputation as a great
stroyteller combining suspense and profound
philosophical ideas. The adpatations of his
novels into acclaimed films furthers his legacy
as a literary icon of the 20th century.
Anthony
Burgess
John Burgess Wilson, otherwise known as
Anthony Burgess, was a prolific writer and
composer born in 1917. He is best known for his
novel “A Clockwork Orange.” With over 50
novels and numerous musical compositions,
Burgess showcased a great understanding of
language and human nature.
Post-Modernism
Works
Animal
Farm
“Animal Farm” is a political allegory by George
Orwell, depicting farm where animals rebel
against human oppression but ultimately
succumb to corruption and tyranny under pig
leadership. The novel explores themes of
power and corruption serving as a cautionary
tale for the dangers of authoritarianism.
Look Back
In Anger
“Look Back in Anger” is a play written by John
Osborne, premiered in 1965, depicting the
hectic lives of Jimmy Porter and his wife Alison
in post-war Britain. This play explores themes
such as resentment and dysfunction al
resentment, with Jimmy serving as a asymbol
of sociel discontent.
Brighton
Rock

“Brighton Rock” by Graham Greene is a gritty


tale set in Brighton, Enlgand, following the life of
a young gangster Pinkie Brown. Filled with
betrayal, the novel explores many themes
such as guilt and redemption against Brighton’s
criminal underworld.
A Clockwork
Orange
“A Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess
depicts a dystopian future where youth
violence is out of control. The protagonist, Alex,
undergoes a controversial rehabilitation
treatment that strips him of his ability to commit
violence. Burgess’s use of inventive language
adds depth to the narrative, pointing out the
ongoing debate about human nature and
scocial influence.
maximalist - looking
disorganized and filled with
playful language
minimalism - short stories
where readers have to use their
own imaginations to create the
story
faction - blending fact and fiction
Key Terms magic realism - imaginary
themes and subjects with a
dream like quality
temporal distortion - events
can overlap, repeat, or multiple
events can occur at the same
time to achieve irony
pastiche - an homage to or a
parody of past literary styles
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