The Cinema and the Origins of Literary Modernism

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Exploring the intersection of early British film and literature, this book argues that cinema significantly influenced the development of modernism. It analyzes the works of key literary figures such as Conrad, Joyce, Woolf, Yeats, and Eliot, highlighting how film reshaped concepts of language, time, collectivity, and individual identity. By situating literary modernism within the context of film culture, the study reveals the profound impact of cinematic innovations on literary expression and thought.