POSTMODERNISM AS A NEW MOVEMENT IN LITERATURE
Keywords:
Postmodernism; modernism; metafiction; intertextuality; narrative fragmentation; literary theory; cultural discourse.Abstract
Postmodernism emerged in the second half of the twentieth century as a complex and multifaceted literary movement that challenged the fundamental assumptions of modernism and traditional narrative forms. It rejected grand narratives, absolute truths, and fixed meanings, instead embracing fragmentation, intertextuality, metafiction, irony, and ambiguity. This article explores postmodernism as a new movement in literature by analyzing its philosophical foundations, historical development, defining characteristics, and representative authors and texts. Through a critical review of major theoretical contributions and literary practices, the study examines how postmodern literature redefines the relationship between text, author, and reader. The article further discusses the cultural, social, and ideological implications of postmodernism and evaluates its influence on contemporary literary production. The findings suggest that postmodernism represents not merely a stylistic trend but a fundamental shift in literary consciousness, reflecting broader changes in knowledge, identity, and power in the postmodern era.
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