06/06/22

ESPINA, JOVELYN A.
BSED- ENGLISH 3
CONTEMPORARY POPULAR AND EMERGENT LITERATURE
Literature is a form of enjoyment that transcends time. Whether it is written within the
category of Contemporary, Popular, or Emerging literature, their stories have differently given
impact and lessons to people. Contemporary literature refers to the literary works published post
WWII to the current day. It can also be defined as the literature that came post-modern
literature. Contemporary word signifies the prevalent culture encompassing the popular art,
music, and literature. Popular literature refers to the literary work written for a very huge
audience. It doesn’t have to do anything with a strict time, but the work should cater to a large
audience to classify it into popular literature. Emergent literature is more of an adjective used for
the literature work that’s emerging and trending. There could be an emerging theme/genre of
literature that is being written about during the current period.
A contemporary work of literature could be both popular and emerging. Mostly, we don’t
emphasize on the specificity of each word and often string them together to label a piece of
literature. Contemporary literature may teach us about past lives, or those tragic that happened
in world's history which shapes our literature as well as our lives today. In Popular literature, it
satisfies the readers' search for escapism and possibilities in life. This is an incredible
instrument that few other forms of entertainment can fully provide, and it is one of the reasons
why literature is indeed beautiful. Whether you're having a bad day, stressed out in school, or
having some hard time dealing with problems at home, popular books can help you escape into
another world and live there for a while. While in Emergent literature, it encourages empathy
and understanding. One of the most effective ways to thoroughly immerse your mind in the
conversations and experiences of another person is to read. Being able to sympathize with and
understand the emotions of others is critical for connecting you to diverse areas, races,
communities, and eras.
In general, whether it is within the category of contemporary, popular, or emergent, it was
still all a literature that represents human condition and serves as a vehicle for learning and
connecting with others. By reading, we may totally immerse ourselves in another mindset and
gain an understanding of how others think and feel. This is critical today, as we become
increasingly disconnected from one another because of the demand of social media. However,
these three categories will never change in terms of how it makes you feel, regardless of
whether it is printed or available as an eBook. In short terms, regardless of how and why a story
is written, literature matters.