Influential Literary Manifestos

Andre Breton's manifesto defined Surrealism, emphasizing the subconscious and the world of dreams.

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A modern manifesto that emphasizes the power of the internet and markets as conversations.

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Written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, it is one of the most influential political documents ever written, shaping socialist ideology.

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Focused on critiquing modern capitalist society and advocating for a more authentic life.

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Focused on the structure of thought rather than poetic form, influencing many poets.

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Emphasized the rejection of traditional aesthetics and societal norms, influencing avant-garde art.

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Written by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, it celebrated speed, technology, and violence, shaping Futurism.

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Though not a single document, the collective works of the Beats, like Allen Ginsberg's 'Howl', defined a counterculture movement.

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Though not a single document, postmodernist ideas, as seen in works by authors like Thomas Pynchon, challenged traditional narratives.

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Founded by Raymond Queneau, it emphasized writing under constraints, influencing experimental literature.

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