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Literary Movement.
Literary Movement - as a noun
A general term for pieces of literature by different authors (usually over the same time period) who share a similar impetus for writing in some way.
Example: "If you've got glimmerings of creativity in your dark, dark soul, chances are you've always identified a little bit more with one literary movement or another."
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
art movementartistic movementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The Romantic literary movement placed great emphasis on the individual's emotions and imagination."
"The Realist literary movement sought to depict ordinary, everyday life in a truthful and accurate manner."
"The Beat literary movement of the 1950s rejected conformity and expressed countercultural ideas."
"The Symbolist literary movement aimed to convey abstract and mystical ideas through symbols and imagery."
"The Harlem Renaissance was a significant literary movement that celebrated African American culture and identity."
