The Lost Generation Writers (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

The video explores The Lost Generation, a group of American writers and artists who came of age during World War I. They moved to Paris in the 1920s to escape societal issues in the U.S. and found artistic freedom. Notable figures include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and T.S. Eliot. Their works often reflect themes of disillusionment, materialism, and the breakdown of traditional values. The term 'Lost Generation' signifies their lost hopes and dreams due to the war's impact.

Why were the writers of the Lost Generation referred to as 'lost'?

How did the experiences of the Lost Generation shape their artistic expression?