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What was a major impact on his work?

  • Industrial Revolution

  • French Revolution

  • World Wars

  • The Renaissance

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World Wars had a profound impact on his work, shaping its themes and style. The horrors and disillusionment he witnessed during the wars led him to explore the darker aspects of human nature, the futility of war, and the fragility of civilization. His writing became more somber and introspective, reflecting the trauma and uncertainty of the postwar era.
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