The Lost Generation

The Lost Generation refers to a group of American writers who were disillusioned by the devastation of World War I and its aftermath. This term typically includes authors like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein, who explored themes of lost ideals, disconnection, and the search for meaning in a changing world. They were often characterized by a sense of cultural disorientation and skepticism about society's values. The Lost Generation captured their experiences in literature, influencing modernist thought and laying the groundwork for contemporary American literature.