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Contemporary literature is literature which is generally set after World War II[1] and coincident with contemporary history.[citation needed] Subgenres of contemporary literature include contemporary romance and others.
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[edit]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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[edit]- ↑ Team, Scholarship Institute Editorial (2023-02-14). "What Is Contemporary Literature? | Definition & Key Traits". Retrieved 2025-11-01.
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