Contemporary literature content

The word contemporary literature means belonging to or occurring in the now, which suggests that writers after 1940 were focusing on their feelings, emotions and societies as they were experiencing them. The writing styles can vary, but the main idea is to convey realistic characters and experiences.

While there is some disagreement, most agree that contemporary literature is writing completed after 1940. Works of contemporary literature reflect a society's social and/or political viewpoints, shown through realistic characters, connections to current events and socioeconomic messages.