Historical Figures

Why is the legend of Fisher King important to an understanding Modernism?

The legend of the Fisher King is not particularly tied to the understanding of Modernism in literary and artistic theories. There isn't a direct correlation like in the case of other cultural references, symbols, or ideas. Modernism as a movement had more profound influences from industrial developments, urbanization, scientific ideas, the World Wars, and emerging philosophical concepts. If you have specific questions about Modernism, I'd be happy to discuss them.