Why is Matthew Arnold’s poem "Dover Beach" considered an example of modernist poetry?

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It uses a free verse structure.It conveys a subtle sense of nihilism.It promotes British cultural superiority.It was written during the period between the First and Second World Wars.It celebrates traditional Victorian values.

Explanation

While "Dover Beach" does not employ free verse and predates the World Wars, it is recognized as modernist because it expresses an underlying theme of nihilism, reflecting doubt and uncertainty characteristic of modernist literature.