<P>This volume in the <I>York Notes Companions </I>series looks back to the origins of Modernism and the traditions that shaped it, examining texts from France, America, England and Ireland to provide a stimulating and original take on this unique movement in literary history. </P><BR><P>This volume looks back to the origins of Modernism and the traditions that shaped it, examining texts from France, America, England and Ireland to provide a stimulating and original take on this unique movement in literary history. </P><UL><LI>Part of the first literature study guides to cover key literary periods and texts and combine them with historical and cultural contexts</LI><LI>Contains essential information on relevant literary criticism</LI><LI>Gary Day is an experienced lecturer who has also written extensively in the field</LI><LI>Contains various helpful features such as extented commentaries, additional notes, timelines and annotated further reading<BR></LI></UL><P> </P>