Literature

Different literary moments such as romanticism and Modernism significantly influenced the themes of and styles of the works produced during those periods .

Each moments respond to social ,cultural and historical context is different based on its particular time period.

Romanticism (late 18th to Mid 19th Century)

Romantic literature places a strong emphasis emotions and imaginations over reason and logic .

It emphasizes on the personal emotions and it’s impacts on human psyche .

It celebrates the individualism ,personal freedom and the heroic individual who stands often against the society .

The works often delve into supernatural and the Mysterious, and the exotic elements which helps to explore the human fascinations.

Nature is the central themes in Romantic literature. It often portrayed as sublime ,majestic .

Romantic literature is characterized by lyrical ,emotive in language and expressive , designed to evoke emotions and a sense of wonder .

It focuses on originality and creativity of words to express emotions or fee

lings .

Modernism (late 19 to Mid 29 th Century)

Modernism is a broad and complex literature movement that emerged in the late 19 and the early 20 th centuries .it was a response to significant changes in society , culture and technology.

The impact of world war I , urbanization,technological and Industrial Advances ,psychoanalysis are some of the key aspects of how , themes,style and work is influenced during this period of time .

Modernist often works frequently to delve into the subjective experience and the inner workings of mind emphasizing on psychological depth and introspection.

Modernist often explores the theme of disillusionment,alienation and fragmentation reflecting the uncertainty of the age.

Themes of ambiguity and complexity are prevalent.

Modernism reacts towards the established norms , stereotypes or challenging traditional structures in both content and form .

Stream of consciousness is of the most important writing style ,it is a technique which attempts to portray the continuous flow of thoughts and sensations in a character’s mind .

Use of symbolism and imagery were frequent to convey the complex ideas and emotions indirectly.

Modernist literature often lacks ,the crisis meaning in a post religious ,post world war , questioning the values and truths .

Ex. The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka presents absurdism and questions to identity & also theme such as alienation and transformation.