• SHRAVANTHI G

This paper explores how social media has transformed how literature is consumed, particularly among Gen Z. Literary memes and posts have made classic authors like Franz Kafka and Fyodor Dostoevsky increasingly relatable by highlighting psychological struggles such as existential crises, insecurities, and complex personality and family dynamics- issues that resonate deeply with modern audiences. These authors, once considered distant or difficult, have found new life as figures through whom young people can process their own psychological experiences. This paper explores how these digital interpretations of Kafka and Dostoevsky’s works not only engage younger readers but also foster a greater understanding of mental health. The rise of social media platforms as spaces for dialogue about literature has created new ways for these authors to reach audiences, offering a lens through which complex psychological themes are normalized and explored. By bringing these timeless literary figures into contemporary discussions, social media has revived interest in literature, making it relevant to the current generation. A distinct “aesthetic of relatability” has emerged, with platforms like Instagram helping users connect with the psychological depth in these authors’ works, turning them into symbols of personal reflection and cultural identity. These digital spaces offer Gen Z a sense of solidarity and recognition, as they see their own struggles mirrored in the characters and themes of these classic works. Through the lens of digital humanities, this paper examines the role of social media in transforming how literature intersects with mental health discourse. It explores how Gen Z’s digital engagement with classic texts challenges traditional boundaries, offering new ways to experience and understand literature, while making it a crucial part of the conversation around modern psychological issues. ultimately, the paper highlights the power of social media to shape both literary appreciation and mental health awareness in the digital age.

Social Media, Gen Z, Mental Health, Digital Humanities, Classic Literature, Literary Memes

"The Social Media Renaissance of Classic Literature: Memes, Mental Health, and Gen Z’s Engagement with Kafka and Dostoevsky", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.f550-f553, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412563.pdf

"The Social Media Renaissance of Classic Literature: Memes, Mental Health, and Gen Z’s Engagement with Kafka and Dostoevsky", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppf550-f553, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412563.pdf