Narrating the mind: Psychological dimensions in postmodernism

Abstract

Literature and psychology are deeply interconnected, both offering insights into human emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. The purpose of this article is to explore the intersection between psychology and postmodernism by analysing how postmodern narratives reflect and challenge traditional understandings of human nature, identity, and morality. The pursued premise is that postmodernism paved the way to an increased literary focus on psychological states such as trauma and mental disorders. Furthermore, this article seeks to highlight the way in which literature contributes to a deeper understanding of psychological and moral dilemmas in contemporary society and its increase in books on mental health in the era of post-postmodernism, where psychological introspection and authenticity have become dominant literary concerns.