Contemporary Literature
While there is no exact date that marks the start of contemporary literature, most would agree that anything after the second half of the 20th century would qualify. The work from that point forward has produced some timeless literature from some of the great writers of any time. Many of the most compelling themes of modern living are covered in … Keep Reading → these works. Some of the best of the era include Philip Roth, Toni Morrison, Isabel Allende, Salman Rushdie, Milan Kundera, John Updike, Haruki Murakami, and Jonathan Franzen. Albert Camus is on the borderline in terms of dates, but the quality and nature of his work warrants including him in the discussion. This list is, of course, hardly inclusive of all of the great writers of the time. Many other great writers and great works of literature can be found.
