The history of world literature is rich with the names of outstanding writers, each of whom left their unique mark on culture and art. In this article, we will explore the work and lives of some of these authors—ranging from representatives of modernism and existentialism to creators of fantasy and magical realism. We will learn how these writers drew inspiration from their experiences, transformed literary traditions, and continued to develop new movements that have significantly influenced 20th and 21st-century literature.
Major movements
The literature of this period witnessed great changes and searches for new meaning, reflecting the complexity and contradictions of the era. From modernism to postmodernism, from existentialism to magical realism—each movement sought to find answers to the questions posed by reality.
Avant-garde: A breakthrough in art at the turn of the century
Avant-garde is the common name for a number of currents in the art of the turn of the 20 – 21th centuries. It is characterized by the denial of the old artistic language and the invention of a new one. Avant-gardeism in literature includes futurism, dadaism, expressionism, and surrealism.