Post- Modern Literature Postmodern literature refers to a literary movement that emerged in the mid-20th century and extends to the present day. It is characterized by a departure from traditional literary forms, styles, and themes, often challenging conventions and exploring new narrative techniques. Here are some key features and themes of postmodern literature: 1. **Metafiction:** Postmodern literature frequently includes elements of metafiction, where the narrative draws attention to its own fictional nature. This can include self-referentiality, breaking the fourth wall, or characters aware of being in a story. 2. **Intertextuality:** Postmodern works often incorporate references, allusions, and quotations from other texts, blurring the boundaries between high and low culture and inviting readers to engage with a network of interconnected ideas and narratives. 3. **Fragmentation and Discontinuity:** Postmodern literature often presents fragmented narratives, non-linear ...
Romantic age French Revolution and American Revolution almost happened in same period. America was colonised by Britain, and American revolution happened in order to protest against the colonialism, Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr who fought for the American independence , and finally American revolution happened. ....(The picture of American revolution)... French revolution was inspired by American revolution, and the major aim of French Revolution was to overthrow the Monarchy of France, and to spread the interest of people in democracy, nationalism and socialism because France was a Monarchy and lot of bad things were done by rulers of France thus people protested against the monarchy, just the Revolution happened France was in crises, the monarchy which claim to rule by the divine right ( divine right is given to any king, so that he can do anything because he has the power of God) .....(The picture of French Revolution).... Monarchy was ruling by t...
What is the Literature? Literature is nothing but the reflection of human characters. It is the criticism and interpretation of life through verbosity and ornamental languages which evokes deep feelings. Literature mirrors the true/realistic picture of the society and is designed especially for pleasure of mind. Q. Importance of literature Literature mainly means for giving pleasure. Pleasure and profit are the two motives of reading of English literature. Reading of literature may be profitable only when it is done properly. We can get immense pleasure from reading literature. For all this reason we are very much interested reading literature. Q. What is poetry? Poetry is a metrical composition that conveys a certain meaning or meanings. It is also called verse. William Wordsworth called – “Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feeling recollected in tranquility”. Matthew Arnold called ---“poetry is a criticis...
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