Contemporary Literature
Contemporary Literature generally refers to literary works written from the late 20th century (c. 1970s) to the present . It reflects modern realities—globalization, technology, identity, conflict, and rapid social change. What Is Contemporary Literature? Literature that: Engages with current social, political, and cultural issues Experiments with form, language, and narrative Represents diverse voices (gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality) Major Themes Identity & selfhood Migration & diaspora Gender, feminism & LGBTQ+ issues War, terrorism & trauma Globalization & capitalism Technology, media & alienation Climate & environmental crisis Major Contemporary Writers (Global) 🇺🇸 American Toni Morrison – Beloved Don DeLillo – White Noise Cormac McCarthy – The Road Jhumpa Lahiri – Interpreter of Maladies British Ian McEwan – Atonement Zadie Smith – White Teeth Kazuo Ishiguro – Neve...