The Cultural Review

Literary Movements

4 articles

A symbolic representation of the French Revolution's aftermath, showing shattered ideals and the birth of new artistic movements amidst societal upheaval.
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What Are Literary Movements and Societal Values?

The high expectations for liberty and equality following the French Revolution were brutally shattered by the massacres of 1792, fundamentally altering the Western psyche and paving the way for a new

Claire Donovan·May 2, 2026
An open book emitting ethereal wisps that transform into symbols of societal and cultural progress, set against a dimly lit, contemplative background.
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How Literary Movements Drive Societal and Cultural Change

In 1929, two seemingly modest short stories, 'Triumph' by C.

Claire Donovan·April 25, 2026
An antique library with glowing books, symbolizing the evolution and influence of literary movements on storytelling.
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Influential Literary Movements That Shaped Storytelling

Just over a century after Washington Irving penned the classic ghost story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820 , a new generation of writers actively rejected such traditional narrative forms.

Claire Donovan·April 25, 2026
A surreal library with deconstructing books, floating pages, and a contemplative figure, symbolizing the fragmented narratives and shifting realities of postmodern literature.
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What Is Postmodernism? The Literary Movements That Shaped a Generation of Fiction

What is Postmodernism? Explore this pivotal literary movement, its key characteristics, and how it continues to shape contemporary fiction and our understanding of narrative.

Claire Donovan·April 5, 2026