ABSTRACT: The transformation from Modernism to Postmodernism marks a pivotal juncture in literary history, showcasing not only a stylistic evolution but also a significant shift in the consciousness of writers and readers alike. Modernism, rooted in the aftermath of industrialization and global conflict, emphasized introspection, fragmentation, and the pursuit of objective truth. As T.S. Eliot reflects in The Waste Land, “These fragments I have shored against my ruins”, the modernist impulse sought coherence even in chaos. In contrast, Postmodernism questioned......
Keywords: Modernism, Postmodernism, narrative shift, literary consciousness, fragmentation, metafiction, subjectivity, cultural transition etc.
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