literary expressionism

Literary expressionism is a movement that emerged in the early 20th century, emphasizing intense emotional experience and subjective reality over objective truth. Its writers often depict inner feelings, fears, and psychological states through vivid, often distorted imagery, unconventional language, and dramatic narratives. The goal is to evoke emotional responses and explore deeper truths about human existence, identity, and society. Expressionism seeks to venture beyond surface appearances to reveal the tumultuous, often unsettling inner worlds of characters, reflecting broader anxieties of modern life and the subconscious.