Contemporary

Literature
Presented by Group 1
Group Members

Agung Febrian Amri (2210731015)

Shabrina Adzani Yusra (2210731023)
Nabila Citra (2210732009)
Fihris Awliya Mardiana (2210732027)
Nabilla Meisya L. Putri (2210733043)
 Definition
Contemporary literature is a written literary work that was
created in the current era, particularly after the 1940s. It is an
extension of the postmodern era and usually reveals serious
themes about world war which are grounded in psychological,
social, cultural, political, religious, and economic issues.
 Background
Contemporary literature began to emerge after World War II. At that time,
the world had a different perspective on things. The world changed
rapidly and literature changed with it, almost as rapidly. Due to the
horrors of the war, contemporary literature came as a medium to express
the complexity of human experiences. Contemporary literature produces
a diverse range of genres, including war-themed novels, magical realism,
and coming-of-age stories.
 Key Features

Challenges Reflect the concern Features a somewhat

conventional Norms & and issues that are modern narrative, but
Values and pushing relevant to it also contains a
boundaries contemporary society harsher reality
 Notable Authors and Their Works
HARUKI MURAKAMI KAZUO ISHIGURO TONI MORRISON

Kafka on the Shore” (2002) "The Remains of the Day” (1989) “Beloved” (1987)
“Norwegian Wood” (1987) “Never Let Me Go” (2005) “Song of Solomon” (1977)
“1Q84” (2009) “The Buried Giant" (2015) “The Bluest Eye” (1970)
 Notable Authors and Their Works
ISABEL ALLENDE MARGARET ATWOOD CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE

“House of Spirits” (1982) “The Handmaid’s Tale” (1985) “Half of a Yellow Sun” (2006)
“City of Beasts” (2002) “The Blind Assassin” (2000) “Americanah” (2013)
“Eva Luna” (1987) “Oryx and Crake” (2003) “We Should All Be Feminists”
(2014)
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