Literary Theory And Criticism

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noun a shortened term for postmodernism, a cultural movement that emerged in the mid-20th century

adjective relating to or characteristic of postmodernism

  • Postmodernism, often abbreviated as po-mo, is a philosophical movement that questions traditional assumptions about culture, identity, and history.
  • I'm taking a class on po-mo literature next semester.
  • Some people think po-mo art is just a bunch of pretentious nonsense.
  • Her writing style can be described as po-mo, with its mix of pastiche and metafiction.