In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the fascinating history of the Lost Generation, the demographic cohort born between 1883 and 1900. Coming of age just before or during World War I, this generation faced unprecedented global conflict, mass mobilization, and profound disillusionment. We explore how their survival through the brutal war and the deadly Spanish flu pandemic fueled the massive cultural rebellion of the Roaring Twenties, bringing about the rise of the independent, boundary-pushing flapper.

We also delve into the famous circle of American expatriate writers living in 1920s Paris. Discover how the iconic phrase "Lost Generation" was coined by Gertrude Stein, and how legendary authors like Ernest Hemin ...