Modernist Literature

01. Which 2 readings did you choose?
I chose to Leonard, E. 3:10 to Yuma & Other Stories (USA, 1953-short stories) and Chandler, R. The Simple Art of Murder (USA, 1944-essay).

02. Compare (3) and contrast (3) the reading you completed with the ppts. on Modernist culture and literature.
is not difficult know that many people died and were killed in these stories just you must read the tittles.
pessimistic and negative againts the society because many people were poor or average thanks to the great depression.
Sense of frustration that people can´t stop or to do something about all the tragedies.

03. In your opinion, do you feel the readings you completed are very good or excellent examples of Modernist literature?
yes, I do because these books talk how was the society in the sense of the criticize and they didn´t have happy endings.
04. Would you recommend these readings to your friends and/or family? Why/why not?
yes , I would but just to adult people because children won´t understand these books and they will be bored for children.