Imagism (Noun)
Meaning
A movement by American and English poets early in the 20th century in reaction to Victorian sentimentality; used common speech in free verse with clear concrete imagery.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Imagist movement, led by poets like Ezra Pound and H.D., sought to revolutionize poetry by emphasizing clear and concise language.
- Imagism was a key influence on the development of modern poetry, encouraging writers to focus on concrete images and everyday speech.
- The Imagist poets rejected the flowery language and sentimental themes of Victorian poetry, instead opting for a more direct and simple style.
- T.E. Hulme's poem "Autumn" is often cited as an example of Imagism, with its concise and evocative language.
- The Imagist movement's emphasis on clear and concrete imagery helped to pave the way for later poetic movements, such as Surrealism and Objectivism.