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Postmodernism

There is no absolute truth. Postmodernism. Origins . Post WWII literature Reaction against enlightenment ideas in Modernist literature. Common Techniques & Themes. Paradox Metafiction Pastiche Magic Realism Minimalism. Paradox. Statement that contradicts itself. Metafiction.

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Postmodernism

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  1. There is no absolute truth Postmodernism

  2. Origins • Post WWII literature • Reaction against enlightenment ideas in Modernist literature

  3. Common Techniques & Themes • Paradox • Metafiction • Pastiche • Magic Realism • Minimalism

  4. Paradox • Statement that contradicts itself

  5. Metafiction • Fiction that brings attention to itself as a work of fiction • Exposes fictional illusion

  6. Pastiche • To “paste together” • Combination of multiple elements • Homage to or parody of past styles

  7. Magic Realism • Realistic paintings, images, or figures depicted in a surreal manner

  8. Minimalism • Focus on surface description and context to dictate meaning • Readers take active role in story creation • Characters are often unexceptional

  9. Samuel Beckett • One of the first post-modernists • Waiting for Godot noted for minimalism • Postmodernism and Absurdism

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