Postmodern

Definition

Postmodern refers to a literary style that emerged after World War II, characterized by a rejection of traditional narrative structures and a focus on fragmented, non-linear storytelling. It often challenges established norms and conventions.

Related terms

Deconstruction: A literary theory associated with postmodernism that emphasizes the instability of meaning in language by breaking down texts into their constituent parts.

Intertextuality: The practice of referring or drawing upon other texts within a work of literature, whether explicitly or implicitly.

Metafiction: A technique where the author self-consciously draws attention to the fact that they are writing fiction, blurring the line between reality and imagination.