👉 Textualism is a philosophical and literary movement that emerged in the 20th century, characterized by an emphasis on language as a primary source of meaning. This theory posits that texts are inherently non-sensical or meaningless if they lack meaningful content. It argues that true meaning requires the presence of context, meaning, and a clear narrative arc. The concept of textualism was influential in the development of modernist literature, where authors sought to create works that were more accessible and less literal
