Don DeLillo’s Cosmopolis and Underworld through Postmodern Lens

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Published: Aug 25, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/jrtdd.v6i8s.2973
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Postmodernism fragmentation consumerism Simulation Hyperreality media technology

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Iris Hamid
Dr Swati Sharma
Dr Khursheed Ahmad Qazi

Abstract

Postmodernism, originated in the mid-20th century, is a cultural, intellectual, and artistic movement characterized by scepticism of narratives, rejection of absolute truths, and emphasis on fragmentation, paradox, and irony. In America, it is primarily associated with writers like DeLillo, Pynchon, Wallace, and Morrison, and is primarily defined by a shift from traditional narratives.


A thorough study reveals that Postmodernism in art and architecture deviates from modernist focus on functionalism and form, purity, incorporating past styles and historical references. It represents uncertainty, plurality, and questioning of norms, influencing the contemporary thought and shaping artistic expression. In fact, its themes are Hyperreality, fragmentation, consumerism, and breakdown of traditional narratives and the unprecedented influence of media.


This paper will attempt to examine DeLillo’s Cosmopolis and Underworld through postmodern lens.


 

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Iris Hamid, Dr Swati Sharma, & Dr Khursheed Ahmad Qazi. (2023). Don DeLillo’s Cosmopolis and Underworld through Postmodern Lens. Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 6(8s), 972–976. https://doi.org/10.53555/jrtdd.v6i8s.2973
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Vol. 6 No. 8s (2023): Special Issue on Advances in Exploring the Intersection of Psychology, Education, and Rehabilitation: Promoting Holistic Well-being and Inclusive Practices (Articles in Press)
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Author Biographies

Iris Hamid

Ph.D Scholar, Department of English, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Langaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana

Dr Swati Sharma

Assistant Professor, Department of English, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Langaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana 

Dr Khursheed Ahmad Qazi

SG Assistant Professor, PG Department of English, North Campus, University of Kashmir 

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