Literary Modernism
Literary Modernism: A literary movement originating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a rejection of traditional Victorian values and an embrace of new ideas and forms. It encompasses various styles and techniques such as stream-of-consciousness narration, fragmented plot structures, and the use of symbolism and imagery to convey complex themes. Surrealism, with its focus on exploring the irrational and dreamlike aspects of human experience, is a common element within modernist literature. Notable authors associated with this movement include James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and T.S. Eliot, as well as French writer Comte de Lautreamont, known for his groundbreaking work "Les Chants de Maldoror." The movement aimed to capture the spirit of a rapidly changing world and to explore the inner workings of the human mind in new and innovative ways.