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Contemporary literature is literature which is generally set after World War II[1] and coincident with contemporary history. Subgenres of contemporary literature include contemporary romance and others.
History
Literary movements are always contemporary to the writer discussing the work of their day. Here what have been recently "contemporary" are listed by decade. The list should not be assumed to be comprehensive.
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1950s
1960s
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1990s
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See also
References
- ↑ Team, Scholarship Institute Editorial (2023-02-14). "What Is Contemporary Literature? | Definition & Key Traits". Retrieved 2025-11-01.