unseen poetry; modernism

example of the creative process itself.

how the creative process changes itself over time

modernism (1900-1950)

attempt to reproduce or convey a convincing version of real, lived, human experience, in all its infinite complexity. can be seen as attempt to create a sense of order out of the chaos of early 20th century life.

• world wars, mass death and meaningless slaughter

• atomic bomb

• rise of technology - radio, tv, photography

• holocaust

• breakdown of class system + monarchy - move towards more social balance

• breakdown of religion in british society

• rise of psychology - freud

emphatic positioning - technique where word is strategically placed to have more of an effect

enjambment - poem for haruko (‘or happiness‘)

how to tell if written after 1900’s

everyday working class imagery

stream of consciousness

interest in complex individualism

interest in psychological integrity

commitment to verisimilitude

wilful obscurity

poem for haruko

employs a free verse form, which is often associated with modernist poetry. The absence of a strict rhyme scheme or meter allows her to explore themes and ideas in a more fluid and organic manner, much like how modernist poets sought to break away from the rigidity of traditional poetic forms.

subjectivity and fragmentation, which are common features of modernist literature. Jordan presents a fragmented narrative, weaving together personal memories, historical references, and reflections on identity and culture. This fragmented structure mirrors the modernist preoccupation with representing the complexities and ambiguities of human experience.

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