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The 21st (twenty-first) century is the current

century of the Anno Domini era or Common
Era, in accordance with the Gregorian
calendar. It began on January 1, 2001, and
will end on December 31, 2100. The 21st
century is the first century of the 3rd
millennium.
“The era of world literature is
at hand, and everyone must
contribute to accelerating it.”

-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

(A German poet, playwright, novelist,

scientist, statesman, theatre director,
critic, and amateur artist, considered
the greatest German literary figure of
the modern era.)
The idea of World Literature came from him
as his interest to Chinese literature, among
others, flourished Goethe searched for an
alternative to both metropolitan culture and
German nationalism since the German artists
and intellectuals responded to the
metropolitan culture, which is French
literature, through nationalist initiative.
Goethe found the solution to be world
literature. Today in the 21st century, because
of technology and freedom of expression, as
well as our growing need for information, we
continue to accelerate world literature as more
and more people contribute to it.
 World Literature
• World literature is used to refer to the sum total of the world’s national literatures,
but usually it denotes the circulation of works into the wider world beyond their
country of origin. It has to speak to people of more than one nationality, hence it
transcends borders. World literature today is increasingly seen in global context.
Literature went through profound changes in the 20th and 21st centuries, partly in
that of technology, communication and warfare.
• Artists are more likely to share new ideas and express themselves than they had
ever had in history. Writers had more access to ideas from other cultures, they had
more with which to experiment. There is more freedom then until now.
• Poetry, drama, fiction, essay, and epic are the early literary genres that were
developed are still being studied and read until today, as we live in the internet age
and the continuous blooming of technology happens, literary genres continue to
develop and grow.  In addition, 21st century literature is in progress and thriving
now along with the genres to be able to accommodate the present resources and
lifestyle we have, especially for the students who now have a different learning
process and resources.
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Literature
New literary works created within the last
decade
Imaginative writing

Deals with current themes and reflects technological

culture
Often breaks traditional writing

Traces artistic representation of shared and familiar experien

ILLUSTRATED NOVELS
Story through text and illustrated images.
 DIGI-FICTION
It is a literary experience that combines three media:
book, movie/video, and Internet websites.
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Narrative in comic book formats
 MANGA
It is used in the English-speaking world as a generic
term for all comic books and graphic novels originally
published in Japan.
 DOODLE FICTION
A literary presentation where the author
incorporates doodle drawings and hand
written graphics in place of traditional font.
 CHICK-LIT
Genre of fiction which addresses issues of
modern womanhood, often humorously
and lightheartedly.
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FLASH FICTION
A style of fictional literature of
extreme brevity
SPECULATIVE FICTION
Dystopian, supernatural fiction, weird fiction,
superhero fiction, apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic,
fantastical fiction, sci-fi
 SPOKEN POETRY
Oral art that focuses on the aesthetics of word
play and intonation and voice inflection.
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PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

 - is literature associated with the Philippines from

prehistory, through its colonial legacies, and on to
the present.
Pre-Hispanic Philippine literature was actually
epics passed on from generation to generation,
originally through an oral tradition. However,
wealthy families, especially in Mindanao, were
able to keep transcribed copies of these epics as
family heirloom. One such was the Darangen, an
epic of the Maranaos.
FAMOUS LITERARY WORKS IN
THE PHILIPPINES

Another famous masterpiece in Philippine literature, Francisco

Balagtas’ Florante at Laura is written in the form of ‘awit’ where there are
four lines per stanza and 12 syllables per line. Set in the fictional kingdom of
Albania, it tackles the story between Duke Florante and Princess Laura, who’s
also being pursued by Florante’s enemy Count Adolfo. As a literary classic,
this book has become a favorite play not only among Filipino high school
students, but has been showcased in grand theaters such as Gantimpala
Theater and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
 21 Centuryst

• Refers to the world literature in • Range of years: 2001 to the

prose produced during the 21st present.
century.

• The 2000s saw a steep increase

in the acceptability of literature
of all types, inspired by the • Popularization of manga, or
coming of-age of millions of Japanese comics.
people who enjoyed the works
of writers.
 21st Century
• There are comics created in Japan.
• Genres: action-adventure, romance,
sports and games, historical drama, • Many famous books like Harry
comedy, science fiction and fantasy, Potter series were converted
mystery, suspense, detective, horror, into movies.
sexuality, and business/commerce,
among others.

• Books on wars, guides for exams,

myths, etc. were frequent sellers in
this decade.
• Mythology was converted into
• Some books were written in English graphic novel form to build
and works of old writers were interest among young readers.
translated into language that was
easier to understand.
Thank You
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• https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-10-best-books-in-philippine-literature/
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