literary naturalism

**literary naturalism**

Literary naturalism is a genre of literature that emphasizes a detailed, realistic portrayal of life, often focusing on how environment, heredity, and social conditions shape human behavior. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, naturalism is characterized by a detached, objective narrative style and explores themes such as survival, determinism, and the influence of nature and society on individuals. Writers associated with literary naturalism include Emile Zola, Stephen Crane, and Theodore Dreiser, who often depict characters facing harsh realities beyond their control. This tag covers posts related to the principles, key works, and impact of naturalism in literature.