American avant-garde literature

American avant-garde literature refers to experimental and innovative writing produced in the United States that seeks to challenge traditional forms and conventions. Emerging mostly in the early 20th century, it pushes boundaries through unconventional language, structure, and themes. Writers like William Carlos Williams, Gertrude Stein, and Jackson Mac Low used techniques such as fragmentation, stream of consciousness, and collage to explore new expressive possibilities. The movement often reflects a desire to break free from established literary norms, emphasizing originality, exploration, and the subjective experience, and it has significantly influenced contemporary experimental writing.