The 20th century Literature was highly
influenced by significant events that defined the era, such as Spanish flu pandemic,
World War I and World War II, nuclear weapons, nuclear power, space
exploration, nationalism, decolonization, technological advances, the Cold War
and post-Cold War conflicts. Twentieth Century Literature explore core themes of
anti-colonialism, democracy, socialism, nationalism, industrialization, nuclear
weapons, and globalization and provide their own personal interpretations of
the century, as well as their respective nation's experiences and historical
memory of the era. The characteristic features of 20th century literature are
Realism, Love, Pessimism, Romantic Elements, Nature, Disillusionment,
Humanitarian and Democratic note, writing from the Margins, Stream of
Consciousness, Theatre of Absurd, Religion and Mysticism
- Teacher: Prabhat Gaurav Mishra