Post-Modernism started in the 1940s. This movement came after the Modernism. If focuses on a different style of literature, philosophy, art, and architecture. Skepticism was a big thing in the Post-Modern era because no one knew what was true anymore. People felt like they were being lied to. A lot of the literature was based on writers own point of view and in a reasonable order. Even though most Post-Modern writers had deep topics to talk about they always kept it in a personal form but also had a sense of humor and playfulness so that can relate to other people. They also would reference a lot to other writings. Post-Modernism was a reaction to current events and culture that was happening at the time. It was very much about the present. Post-Modern writers reacted against the philosophy and practices of modern movements. It also took place after World War II. Post Modernism share these common characteristics…

• Every writer starts to question the doubt of everything. Or no one is 100% right about how life is created.

• Breaking up ideas or concepts was a good thing. (Looking into detail)

• Everything became more diverse.

• Even though some crazy things were being said, they were true.

• Everything was an art form; there was no high or low art.

Some of the best poets and authors came from the Post-Modern Era like John Cheever, Raymond Carver, and Allen Ginsberg.