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What literary movements were said to be anticipated in "The Birlinn of Clanranald"?
Surrealism and Psychedelic literature
Romanticism and Gothicism
Realism and Naturalism
Expressionism and Impressionism
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Surrealism and psychedelic literature, both characterised by their exploration of altered states of consciousness and unconventional imagery, are considered to be anticipated in "The Birlinn of Clanranald". The poem, with its dream-like sequences, fragmentary narratives, and rich symbolism, reflects certain aspects of these literary movements that emerged later in the 20th century.
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