👉 Conversationism is a philosophical and literary movement that emerged in the 19th century, characterized by an emphasis on dialogue between characters in literature as opposed to monologues. The idea of "conversationism" refers to the idea that literature should be read aloud, with each character speaking their thoughts and feelings directly to another, rather than through a single monologue or dialogue. The movement was influenced by the Romantic period's emphasis on individual expression and self-expression, which emphasized the importance of voice and