BRITISH LITERATURE DURING WORLD WARS I AND II
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Keywords: British literature, World War I, World War II, comparative analysis, thematic evolution, trauma, loss, patriotism, resilience, socio-political context, cultural identity, societal perceptions, narrative landscape, transformative role, conflict, war literature, national identity.Abstract
This thesis delves into the profound impact of World Wars I and II on British literature, examining how these cataclysmic events shaped literary expression, cultural identity, and societal perceptions. Through a comparative analysis, it explores the thematic evolution within British literature during the two wars, highlighting the common motifs of trauma, loss, patriotism, and resilience while also acknowledging the nuanced differences between the two periods. By scrutinizing key literary works and the socio-political contexts in which they emerged, this study illuminates the transformative role of conflict in shaping the narrative landscape of Britain, providing insights into the complex interplay between war, literature, and national identity.
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