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Literary movements are periods in time where many authors followed similar styles or ideas in their writing. These movements often reflect the social or philosophical beliefs of the time.
Medieval literary movments (476-1500) were best protrayed by Religion, Chivlary, and Anoymous stories. It was heavily influenced by the Catholic Church but also contained heroic stories of knights and etc.
The Renissance literary movements (1487-1660) was a period of new beginnings that began in Italy and spread all throughout Europe. It adopted humanist philosophy focusing on human potential, growth and psychology.
The Enlightenment Literary Movement (1700-1800) was a stand up for authority. It was led by writers like Voltaire and Locke. It included things like advocation for ones own thoughts, a breakaway from religion, and the introduction of scienetific reasoning.
The Romantic Literary Movement which spanned from the 1700s all the way to the 1800s focused on emotion, imagination , and indivualism. It often celebrated nature and beauty, romantizing simpler times and the uniqueness of human expirence.
The Transcendetntal Literary Movment (1830-1860) was a american movement which focused on the goodness of people and nature. It emphazied indivualism and self - reliance.
Victorian Literary Movements (1837-1901) included lots of realism. This Realism addressed social issues and industrial changes, alongside with gothic and pre-raphaelite trends. With that novels became more accesible which allowed them to influence a larger audience.
Modernism Literary Movements (1910-1965) broke from tradition. Writers rejceted traditonal victorian standerds and moved onto something much more different. It explored themes of human consciousness and the decline of social norms.
The Post-Modernism Literary Movement (1965-continuing) emerged as a reaction to Modernism Literary Movements. It embraces chaos , dark humor, and fragmentation. Overall it is marked by a decentralized structure that lacks leaders and direction.
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Zoe Gregoire (literature 2 , Spring 2026)Literature II, Spring 2026)Literature II, Spring 2026)Literature II, Spring 2026)
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