Which literary current did George Bacovia represent in the collection Plumb (1916)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Symbolism, with images of gloom, rain and solitude
- Step 1: Bacovia's poems use repeated sounds and colours to express depression and decay. Step 2. The title poem Plumb shows a lead-like atmosphere in a funeral setting. Answer: Symbolism. Why not the others: Romantic nature, realist detail and futurist speed are not the main themes of Plumb.
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