Explore the fascinating world of Postmodern literature in this detailed video where I break down 10 major characteristics that define the postmodernist literary movement. From irony and metafiction to hyperreality and maximalism, we’ll look at the key techniques and themes that distinguish Postmodernism from previous periods like Modernism.
You'll also see examples from important literary works such as Slaughterhouse-Five, Cloud Atlas, White Teeth, and House of Leaves, helping you clearly understand how these characteristics appear in practice.
👉 For a companion video that explores postmodernist elements from a different angle, watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNjM7NVEHvQ&t=8s
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00:00 Introduction
02:11 Why "Postmodern"?
03:27 Historical Background
04:13 Language & Key Characterstics
05:38 10 Postmodernist Elements
06:52 Playfulness, Parody, Irony
09:25 Metafiction
11:38 Pastiche
13:00 Intertextuality
15:24 Non-Linear Time
16:26 Fragmentation
17:17 Hyperreality
18:09 Multiculturalism
19:37 Faction
21:04 Maximalism
22:18 Authors & Literary Works
23:41 English or British Literature?
25:37 Art
26:23 Avant-Garde's Influence
27:09 Avant-Garde in Modernism and Postmodernism
28:27 Modernism vs. Postmodernism
30:38 Impact
32:11 Videos on Other Literary Periods
🎵 Intro music:
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🎵 Outro music:
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