Explore the vibrant and contested landscape of 20th-century literature with this critical re-evaluation of Modernism. Discover “unsettling presences”—voices from figures like C.L.R. James, E.M. Forster, and H.G. Wells—that challenge traditional literary categorizations of the era (1890-1939). This insightful volume questions established periodisations and offers fresh perspectives on cultural alternatives to the dominant modernist discourse. It’s essential reading for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of literary history seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal cultural moment. Uncover the complexities that shaped modern literary thought.