Arts and Literature
The “lost generation” was a group of writers who had no interest in the everyday society
of America and decided to flee to Europe. They play a major part in the twenties
literature. The term “lost generation” was coined by Gertrude Stein, although Ernest
Hemingway made the phrase popular.
The writers Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes were both very
well-known writes from the Harlem Renaissance. Langston Hughes grew up with
abolitionists, and his purpose behind writing was to try to create an uplifting
race-conscious culture. As a mixed-race women Hurston was writing to share her
experiences. Since she had dealt with prejudice on both sides she had a good inside
view. Both writers were authors because they had something to share with the world.
The popular literature of the
twenties was set up against the common society
views. Many works showed the bad side of
society and why society was so messed up.
Including, Scott F. Fitzgerald who’s famous piece
was ​The Great Gatsby​. This book goes against
society and is meant to show you the down sides
to the upper class and how manipulative it can
be. Many books were set up like that. To show
the inside story and show what society actually
is.