Modernism characterized a radical aesthetic shift in art and literature. Following the age of Realism, Modernist authors began to introduce a variety of literary devices, which changed conventional expectations. Willa Cather's The Song of the Lark is a perfect example of a modernist piece. Cather challenges realist order and attention to detail by utilizing fragmented, non-chronological writing, epiphany, and switching between different voices and perspectives. These characteristics are present throughout the novel, making The Song of the Lark a great example of modernist work.…
