Modernist Literature emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to the dramatic changes in society, culture, and technology. Writers like James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and T.S. Eliot sought to break away from traditional narrative forms and explore new ways of expression, often focusing on the inner thoughts and feelings of characters. This literary movement is characterized by its experimentation with style and form, including stream-of-consciousness writing and fragmented narratives. Modernist authors aimed to capture the complexities of modern life, reflecting the disillusionment and uncertainty of the era, which was marked by events such as World War I and rapid industrialization.