postmodern/ contemporary literature. origins of the era atomic bomb—1945 atomic bomb—1945...
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Postmodern/ Contemporary Postmodern/ Contemporary LiteratureLiterature
Origins of the EraOrigins of the Era
Atomic bomb—1945 Atomic bomb—1945
Aftermath of WW II Aftermath of WW II
Increasing technologyIncreasing technology
Atomic AnxietyAtomic Anxiety
Created fear/ panicCreated fear/ panic
Cold War Cold War
Bomb sheltersBomb shelters
Effects Effects
Gallows Humor:Gallows Humor:Ironic humor/ dark humorIronic humor/ dark humor
DISILLUSIONMENT and DISILLUSIONMENT and CYNICISM!CYNICISM!
Increased Disillusionment/ Increased Disillusionment/ Disconnect Disconnect
Vietnam Vietnam
WatergateWatergate
Me GenerationMe Generation
Generation XGeneration X
Generation Y/ Me2/ iGeneration Y/ Me2/ i
Impact of TechnologyImpact of Technology
Rapid development in science and Rapid development in science and technology has impactedtechnology has impactedentertainmententertainmentcommunicationcommunication information information global issues global issues
***the individual person often seems lost in ***the individual person often seems lost in the fast-paced, computerized world the fast-paced, computerized world
Postmodern FictionPostmodern Fiction
DiversityDiversity of voices of voices
Multiple meaningsMultiple meanings and and interpretationsinterpretations
NontraditionalNontraditional forms forms Works comment upon Works comment upon
themselves, criticize themselves, criticize themselvesthemselves
Postmodern NonfictionPostmodern Nonfiction
Blends elements of fiction with nonfiction Blends elements of fiction with nonfiction Irony, foreshadowing, characterization, etc. Irony, foreshadowing, characterization, etc.
The New Journalism: The New Journalism: Adds personal elementsAdds personal elementsLiterary devices Literary devices
Postmodern PoetryPostmodern Poetry
Rejection of modern poetry—too Rejection of modern poetry—too impersonal/ complicatedimpersonal/ complicated
New poetry is personal and accessible New poetry is personal and accessible The Beat Generation The Beat Generation
Kerouac and GinsbergKerouac and Ginsberg
Confessional Poets Confessional Poets Plath and SextonPlath and Sexton