The Naturalist movement

The Naturalist movement was a 19th-century literary style emphasizing detailed, realistic portrayals of everyday life, especially the struggles of ordinary people. It was influenced by scientific ideas like determinism, suggesting that environment, heredity, and social conditions shape individuals' destinies. Writers aimed to depict life truthfully, often highlighting its harsh or uncomfortable aspects, without romanticism. Prominent figures like Émile Zola and Stephen Crane explored themes of poverty, addiction, and social injustice, seeking to shed light on human experiences through meticulous observation and objective storytelling.