The Modern, the Postmodern, and the Fact of Transition

The evolution of Spanish and Portuguese societies from the 1950s to the late twentieth century is examined through the lens of Kuhn's paradigm shift theory, particularly focusing on the transition to a "postmodern" social and literary paradigm that gained prominence in the 1990s. This analysis highlights the interplay between societal changes and poetic expression, offering insights into how cultural shifts influence literature.