Postmodern fiction is a literary movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, characterized by its playful and experimental approach to storytelling. It often blurs the lines between reality and fiction, using techniques like metafiction, where the text self-consciously addresses its own status as a work of art. Authors like Thomas Pynchon and Don DeLillo challenge traditional narrative structures, creating complex plots that can be fragmented or non-linear. Another hallmark of postmodern fiction is its focus on irony and skepticism. Writers often question the nature of truth and meaning, reflecting the uncertainties of contemporary life. Works such as David Foster Wallace's "Infinite Jest" and Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five" exemplify this style, incorporating humor and absurd