Fugitive Thoughts
The collection explores the disillusionment of a generation with the ideals of World War I and the rise of modernism. It critiques societal norms and conventions through fragmented narratives and imagery. The work reflects the author's own experiences in the war and his subsequent disillusionment with the romanticized notion of heroism.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1938 · Genre: Poetry, Lyrical, Symbolism · 21 words
First lines
My thoughts are sparrows passing Through one great wave that breaks In bubbles of gold on a black motionless rock.
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Fugitive Thoughts is listed on Textopian as an essay by John Gould Fletcher, dated 1938 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1938 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyrical, Symbolism, Modernist, Philosophical
- Length: 21 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work primarily consists of poetic expressions and imagery.
- Lyrical — The writing style emphasizes personal emotions and reflections.
- Symbolism — The use of metaphor and symbolic imagery is prevalent throughout the text.
- Modernist — The themes and style reflect modernist tendencies in literature.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Modernism · Symbolism · Free Verse · Stream-of-Consciousness · Experimental Fiction · Southern Gothic · Regionalism · Autobiographical · Coming of Age · Identity Crisis