The Ascent of Postmodernism. A Brief Introduction to the Phenomenon

Raluca-Andreea Petruş

doi:10.2478/rjes-2025-0001

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The Ascent of Postmodernism. A Brief Introduction to the Phenomenon

Romanian Journal of English Studies

Volume 22 (2025): Issue 1 (December 2025)

By: Raluca-Andreea Petruş

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|Dec 2025

Abstract

This article aims to illustrate the emergence and ascent of Postmodernism, considering its similarities and differences with Modernism. The research enumerates and explains a series of principles, devices, and attitudes promoted by Postmodernism as a process and a cultural phenomenon, illustrating literature written on the topic, its artistic endeavours, and its political and social contexts.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjes-2025-0001 | Journal eISSN: 2286-0428 | Journal ISSN: 1584-3734

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Language: English

Page range: 1 - 8

Published on: Dec 31, 2025

Published by: West University of Timisoara

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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Volume 22 (2025): Issue 1 (December 2025)