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What are some of the most important literary movements?

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What are some of the most important literary movements?
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    1. Key Literary Movements: Renaissance: 14th to 17th century revival of literature, art, and learning in Europe. Romanticism: Late 18th to mid-19th century movement emphasizing emotion, nature, and individualism. Realism: 19th-century movement depicting life as it is, often focusing on the middle classRead more

      Key Literary Movements:

      1. Renaissance:

        14th to 17th century revival of literature, art, and learning in Europe.

      2. Romanticism:

        Late 18th to mid-19th century movement emphasizing emotion, nature, and individualism.

      3. Realism:

        19th-century movement depicting life as it is, often focusing on the middle class.

      4. Modernism:

        Early 20th-century movement marked by a break from traditional forms and styles.

      5. Postmodernism:

        Late 20th-century movement challenging and deconstructing established norms.

      6. Beat Generation:

        1950s movement with a focus on rejection of convention and exploration of spirituality.

      7. Harlem Renaissance:

        Flourishing of African American culture, art, and literature in the 1920s.

      8. Existentialism:

        Mid-20th century philosophical movement influencing literature with themes of individual freedom and choice.

      9. Magical Realism:

        Blending reality with fantastical elements, often associated with Latin American literature.

      10. Postcolonial Literature:

        Literature arising in response to colonization, exploring cultural identity and resistance.

      These movements have shaped literature, reflecting and influencing societal changes throughout history.

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