Glossary: Literary Movements & Traditions
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Classic | A work recognized for enduring value. |
| Canon | A body of works considered authoritative or essential. |
| Romanticism | Emphasis on emotion, nature, and individual experience. |
| Realism | Focus on ordinary life and plausible events. |
| Modernism | Experimentation with form and skepticism toward tradition. |
| Postmodernism | Playful, self-aware, and skeptical of grand narratives. |
| Existential Literature | Focus on meaning, freedom, and absurdity. |
| Dystopian Literature | Exploration of flawed or oppressive societies. |