Imagism, a significant movement within Modernist literature, emphasized precise imagery and language economy in poetry. It was defined by clear, sharp images and a focus on visual power, as seen in works by Ezra Pound and Hilda Doolittle. The movement's influence extended to themes of war, nature, and industrialization, impacting poetic form through free verse and polyphonic prose.
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Modernism challenged and redefined artistic and philosophical norms in a rapidly evolving society
Emphasis on capturing the essence of society
Modernism sought to capture the essence of a rapidly evolving society
Modernism emphasized economy of language and the power of the visual in art and literature
Imagism was a subset of the broader Modernist movement
Imagism focused on crafting poetry with precise, clear imagery
Imagism was a conscious shift from the more verbose and metaphor-laden poetry of the Romantic and Victorian eras
Imagist poetry aimed to directly treat the "thing" whether subjective or objective
Imagist poetry avoided unnecessary words to focus on the image itself
Imagist poetry was composed in the sequence of the musical phrase, not in the sequence of a metronome
Imagist poets often employed free verse and polyphonic prose to allow for a more spontaneous and individualistic expression
Imagist poetry often reflected societal concerns, such as the aftermath of World War I and the impact of industrialization
Imagist poets drew inspiration from classical Greek literature and mythology, aspiring to the precision and clarity found in ancient poetry
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Characteristics of Imagist poetry
Uses precise, clear imagery; favors economy of language; visual power emphasized.
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Contrast between Imagism and Romantic/Victorian poetry
Imagism avoids verbosity and metaphors, unlike the Romantic/Victorian era's ornate style.
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Modernism's response to societal changes
Sought to depict the essence of a rapidly evolving society by breaking from past conventions.
