A Review of the Beginnings of ‘Metamodernism’ in Relation to Other Movements: Are We Ready?

Authors

Alla Al Omari, Al-Balqa' Applied University, Huson College, Human Sciences Faculty, Huson, JordanFollow
Noor Awawdeh, Irbid National University, Department of English Language and Literature, Irbid, JordanFollow

Abstract

Postmodernism is giving way to its last breath and critical theory has several alternatives to delve into. One of the interesting theories that has a promising future to take the critical scene is metamodernism. The study aimed to give a brief introduction about metamodernism in terms of beginnings and its relation to other movements of the same period. Since metamodernism is not the only critical theory that examines cultural attitudes, we are supposed to ask whether it is distinct from other theories or whether it is comprehensive and accurately captures the spirit of the era. These two become the main questions of this paper. The study found that metamodernism is more relevant to the cultural scene than other movements such as hypermodernism and altermodernism. On a brief note, it also has been found that metamodernism is a synthesis of modernism and postmodernism. This implies that there is a higher probability of it persisting as a crucial representation of critical theory in the times to come. The study recommends a deeper study into metamodernism’s characteristics and the cultural impact on literature.

Recommended Citation

Al Omari, Alla and Awawdeh, Noor (2023) "A Review of the Beginnings of ‘Metamodernism’ in Relation to Other Movements: Are We Ready?," Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات: Vol. 24: Iss. 2, Article 26.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/jpu/vol24/iss2/26