Abstract
This paper delves into the intersection of quantum mechanics and postmodern fiction, to examine how fundamental principles such as uncertainty, superposition, and entanglement inspire narrative innovation. By moving beyond the ledge of classical storytelling, postmodern authors incorporate quantum concepts to challenge linearity, embrace multiplicity, and create fragmented yet interconnected storyworlds. Through an analysis of selected works, including David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas, Italo Calvino’s If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler, and Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter, this study reveals how quantum mechanics reshapes narrative structures, fosters reader engagement, and provokes philosophical reflections on reality and perception. This exploration highlights the growing influence of scientific thought in the literary domain, which redefines the boundaries between physics and fiction.
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KEYWORDS
Quantum Mechanics, Postmodern Fiction, Narrative Innovation, Fragmented Narratives
