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A large art movement known as Impressionism began in the late 1800s. Although most individuals correlate this movement with paintings, it heavily influenced the literature world. It challenged the normative way of writing and what readers chose to consume.

A common characteristic of an Impressionist literature is an ambiguous haze in subject matter and overall meaning in the writing. Writers during this period were able to achieve this feat by writing characters from a subjective point of view. Often times characters would leave out crucial details the stories and sometimes jump timelines, creating plot holes. Impressionists also use an excessive number of descriptive details, especially when it comes to emotion.

Some influential authors or writers during the impressionist period was Virginia Woolf and Joseph Conrad.