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Can a literary movement be started by one person or entity?

Caden Killeley

Yes, a literary movement can be started by one person or entity! A literary movement is when a group of writers start writing in a similar style or about similar topics. One person or entity can start this movement by writing and sharing their work with others who then become inspired to write similar things.

For example, J.K. Rowling started the literary movement of young adult fantasy with her Harry Potter series. Before her, it wasn't as popular of a genre. But because of her books, many other writers now write young adult fantasy too.

Another example is Shakespeare. He wrote in a style called iambic pentameter, which became very popular and influenced many other writers during his time and even now.

So yes, one person or entity can definitely start a literary movement. It just takes sharing their work and inspiring others to write in the same style or about the same topics.