Modern period began in late 19th century and ended in 1965. World Wars 1 and 2 marked the beginning of modern age. Victorian period's hypocrisy and superficial ideals were criticized
Literature is an artistic expression using both oral and written language. Literature comes from Latin "litterae," meaning knowledge for reading and writing. Literary works must have intellectual or aesthetic value
Literature refers to the body of written works of a language, period, or culture. It encompasses imaginative or creative writing with artistic value. Literature encompasses the profession of a writer. It includes scholarly works in a specific field. It refers to printed materials on a particular subject
Literary movements are collections of works grouped by common features and time periods. Literary texts often overlap between different movements and periods. Understanding literary movements enhances appreciation and analysis of texts
Literary movement refers to literature created during same time period by different authors. Movements share common reasons and inspiration for writing
Modernism emerged in late 1880s as reaction to traditional writing norms. Freud, Mach, and Nietzsche influenced early modernist thinking. Movement included Imagism, Symbolism, Futurism, Cubism, Surrealism, Dada, and Expressionism