Postmodernism in Literature: A Comparative Study of Postmodern Authors

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Published: Sep 30, 2023
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Comparative Study,, Postmodernism, Literature, Postmodern Authors

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Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka
Senior Lecturer, Kyoto University, Kyoto. Amina El Hassan, Associate Professor, University of Khartoum, Khartoum

Abstract

The late 20th and early 21st century literary scene is a testament to postmodernism's influence, a literary movement that altered our reading habits and perspectives. By comparing the works of postmodern authors, we set out on a comparative trip to uncover the many facets of postmodernism in literature. Postmodernist literature and its impact on modern literary discourse are shown via an in-depth analysis of their works, styles, and thematic concerns. As a literary and cultural phenomenon, postmodernism resists simple classification, luring researchers and readers into a realm of metafiction, deconstruction, intertextuality, and literary experimentation. Traditional ideas of representation, truth, and authorship are being challenged by this trend, which is based on a rejection of grand narratives and an acceptance of fragmentation and ambiguity.

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Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka. (2023). Postmodernism in Literature: A Comparative Study of Postmodern Authors. CINEFORUM, 63(3), 1–6. Retrieved from https://revistadecineforum.com/index.php/cf/article/view/33
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Vol. 63 No. 3 (2023)
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