Perspectives

Literary period

The short story “A Good Night’s Sleep” by Brian McCabe fits the postmodernist literary movement. This movement experienced a rise in the post-World War II era and gained popularity throughout the late 20th century. “A Good Night’s Sleep” was published in 1995, when Postmodernism was still a popular literary style used by many authors.

Postmodernist works can be recognised through themes, context, and narrative techniques. In this short story, Brian McCabe paints a realistic picture of modern society, and the text’s theme refers to contemporary problems and events. These elements are typical of postmodernist texts.

The narrative has political, social, and philosophical nuances, as it raises questions about the problems of modern society, critiquing the way they are handled. The story cal...