AN EXAMINATION OF DISCONTENT IDENTITY AND THE QUEST FOR MEANING IN POST-WAR LITERATURE OF THE LOST GENERATION

The term "Lost Generation" emerged in the aftermath of World War I, denoting a cohort of writers and artists disenchanted by the war's devastation and the moral vacuity of modern society. This literature review examines the key themes, characteristics, and prominent figures associated with the Lost Generation, highlighting its profound impact on American literature and culture.