Literary Naturalism

Literary Naturalism is a movement in literature that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on the influence of environment, heredity, and social conditions on human behavior. It portrays characters as products of their circumstances, often highlighting struggles against harsh realities. Naturalist writers, like Émile Zola and Stephen Crane, aimed to depict life with a scientific, detached perspective, emphasizing the darker aspects of existence and the inevitability of fate. This style contrasts with Romanticism, which idealizes subjects, instead showcasing a more realistic and sometimes pessimistic view of human life.