Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Understanding Literary Movements and other Classics topics.

What is Modernism?

Definition of Modernism

Modernism is a literary movement that is typically sited as having taken place between 1914 (with the onset of WWI) and 1965. Modernistic writers experimented with ficiton and language, and came up with stream of consciousness writing, or writing exactly what one thinks.

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Classics Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Sheri Ann Richerson

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!