Postmodern literature

post modernist literature

This smart comic by Grant Snider, which is available in his shop as a poster, breaks down the archetypal conflicts in literature… although he did leave out man vs. computerized wolf god.

The key difference between modernism and postmodernism in literature is that modernist authors deliberately broke away from traditional styles of writing a

Premodern | Modern | Postmodern

Paul Auster's novels explore the postmodern condition, the "feeling of time running out" and the fragmentary nature of modern society. His work is often categorized as part of the literary genre of magical realism or postmodern literature. #paulauster #metafiction #travelsinscriptorium #thebookofillusions #invisible #maninthedark #inthecountryoflastthings #handtomouth #mrvertigo #books #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookreview #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #booknerd #booktok

Metafictional Comic Novel, Fantasy Fiction, Adventure fiction, Allegory, American Literature, Dark Humor. Classic American Literature, John Barth

When I saw this cover for The Metamorphosis, I gasped. Designed by Jamie Keenan for WW Norton, he took a 16th century Italian typeface and subtly transformed it, giving it a creepy beetle vibe. To me

Postmodernism emerged as a literary and cultural movement in the mid-20th century, following the devastation of World War II. It represents a departure from the ideals and principles of modernism, which emphasized rationality, progress, and a belief in universal truths. Postmodern literature, in particular, sought to deconstruct these notions and explore the complexities of a rapidly changing world. The origins of postmodernism can be traced back to various intellectual and artistic…