What are the names of the two primary literary periods of the 20th century 1900s?

20th century in literature

Modernism.
Structuralism.
Deconstruction.
Poststructuralism.
Postmodernism.
Post-colonialism.
Hypertexts.

What are characteristics of 20th century literature?

Fragmented Structure. Prior to the 20th century, literature tended to be structured in linear, chronological order. Twentieth century writers experimented with other kinds of structures.

What are the different 20th century literary genres?

20th-Century Literary Genres in a Nutshell: Part 3

Jazz Age, 1920s.
L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E Poetry, 1970s–1990s.
Local Color School, 1860s–1900s.
Magic Realism, 1950s–1990s.
Modernism, 1900s–1930s.
The Movement, 1950s.
Neo-Futurism, 1980s–1990s.
Neorealism, 1930s–1950s.

What were the major literary trends during the 20th century?

Other major trends include social critique (Harlem Renaissance, ANgry Young Men, 1960s protest literature, feminist literature), the rise of hyphenated literatures (Asian-British, African-American, Anglo-Indian, etc.), and the growing influence of television, film, video games and other media on literature.

What is a literary time period?

Literary Period—A time and place characterized by an assemblage of interrelated cultural, societal, ideological, technological, historic, and other trends—in other words, a milieu—in which related groups of authors wrote.

How does literature change over time?

Literature has changed by the way readers perceive the tone and mood. Personal opinion and preference have impacted books over time.

What is literature 21st century?

21ST CENTURY LITERATURE. 21st Century Literature  New literary works created within the last decade  Imaginative writing  Deals with current themes and reflects technological culture  Often breaks traditional writing  Traces artistic representation of shared and familiar experiences.

What are the 21st century literary genres?

The module will focus on contemporary literature, exploring 21stC literary forms, modes and genres including game writing, autofiction, speculative fiction, specialist poetry, Hypertext, and experimental fiction.

What are the 8 periods of literature?

World Literature Periods

THE ENLIGHTENMENT (NEOCLASSICAL) PERIOD (C. 1660-1790)
ROMANTIC PERIOD (c. 1790-1830)
VICTORIAN PERIOD And The 19th Century (c. 1832-1901)
MODERN PERIOD (c. 1914-1945)
POSTMODERN PERIOD (c. 1945 onward)