Literary Movements
Discover the major literary movements that revolutionized literature and continue to influence writers today. From Romanticism to Postmodernism.
Chapters and lessons
Aestheticism and the Art for Art's Sake Movement (c. 1870-1900)
Study of the Aesthetic movement and 'Art for Art's Sake' philosophy (c. 1870-1900)
The Gothic Movement (c. 1764-1820s)
Study of Gothic literature with its emphasis on terror, horror, and the supernatural
The Modernist Movement (c. 1901-1945)
Comprehensive study of Modernist literature and its revolutionary break with tradition
The Romanticism Movement (c. 1798-1837)
Study of Romanticism with emphasis on emotion, nature, and individualism
The Realism Movement (c. 1850s-1900)
Exploration of Literary Realism and its focus on everyday life and social issues
The Post-Modernism Movement (c. 1945-Present)
Analysis of Post-Modernist literature from 1945 to present, questioning meaning and reality
Stream of Consciousness
Analysis of the Stream of Consciousness literary technique and its use in modern literature
The Pre-Raphaelite Movement (Founded 1848)
Study of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and their artistic and literary revolution
The Symbolist Movement (c. 1850s-1900)
Analysis of Symbolist movement and its use of symbols, metaphors, and suggestion
Existentialism (c. 19th-20th Century)
Exploration of Existentialism in literature, philosophy, and its impact on modern thought
Exam focus
Learning outcomes
- Understand key literary movements and their philosophies
- Analyze how movements challenged existing literary conventions
- Explore the relationship between movements and social change
- Compare international literary movements and their interactions
Prerequisites
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Literary Movements
An in-depth study of the major literary movements that have shaped the course of world literature.