Abstract
Modernism in English literature represents a significant shift from traditional literary norms, characterized by experimental narrative techniques, fragmented structures, and a departure from conventional realism. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, modernist literature was influenced by historical events such as World War I, industrialization, and rapid social changes. This literature review examines key theoretical perspectives on modernism, tracing its evolution and defining characteristics. It explores the works of prominent modernist writers, including T.S. Eliot, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Ezra Pound, analyzing their contributions to the movement.