1. In the 1920s Wyndham Lewis developed interesting critique arguing that fostering of generational identities shored up plutocracy.
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3. In effect, Lewis saw generational identity politics (and indeed all identity politics) as divide and conquer technique of ruling class.
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4. Lewis of course was writing as a radical of the extreme right, opposed to capitalism but wanting to uphold classical hierarchies.
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@HeerJeet Wider point aside, I always thought of the Lost Generation as the famed authors/artists rather than a cohort, like the Silent Gen.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet Capitalism generally breaks down barriers, which is a redeeming quality. Marxist contradiction of nation-state and global market.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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