
Modernist Novel
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Exploring Modernism and Post-modernism in Literature
This chapter delves into a detailed analysis of modernist and post-modernist literature, examining key differences between the two and discussing works by artists like Kafka and Tony Morrison. The speakers express skepticism towards rigid categorizations and touch on concepts like homage and pastiche through examples like Madonna's music video. The conversation also explores narrative structures in modernist and postmodern works, with a particular emphasis on the novel 'Pale Fire'.
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