A Short Review on the Techniques and Themes Used in Postmodern English Poetry

Authors : Kanan Aghasiyev

Pages : 450-460

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Publication Date : 2024-06-14

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This review paper explores the diverse array of techniques and themes employed by postmodern poets to convey their poetic messages. As an extension of modernism, postmodernism integrates elements from its predecessor while incorporating realistic themes and techniques. Despite its modern and realist inclinations, postmodernism retains traces of romanticism, imbuing its discourse with a multifaceted aesthetic. Poets such as Allan Ginsberg, Robert Lowell, and Charles Bukowski utilize a range of techniques within the realm of postmodernism, including fragmentation, metafiction, intertextuality, randomness, and playfulness, contributing to the richness and complexity of their poetry. By intertwining these techniques, these poets navigate the intricacies of contemporary existence, offering profound insights into the human condition. Furthermore, postmodern poets like Philip Larkin, Sylvia Plath, and Ted Hughes explore a diverse array of themes that mirror the tumultuous landscape of the postmodern era. Themes such as the absence of objective reality, skepticism towards science and historical truths, the aftermath of global conflicts, explorations of psychology, critiques of materialism, and reflections on totalitarianism pervade their works. Through their poetry, these writers confront existential dilemmas and socio-political realities, urging readers to critically engage with the complexities of the contemporary world.
Keywords : Postmodern Şiir, Postmodern Şiir Teknikleri, Postmodern Şiir Temaları

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