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21st Century Literature

1. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions

2. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions Globalization refers to the opening of every local, national, or regional culture to others around the globe. it also opens our doors to different national literatures around the globe. Literature that varies in form and genres serve as a medium of interaction and representation of one’s unique culture and language. The translation of works from one language to another makes literature a part of the world. In the 21st century, the distribution and publication of literary works across the globe have been made easy through advancements in technology.

3. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions 21st Century Asian Literary Works The fact that Asia houses many different nations makes it a melting pot of a rich and diverse cultural heritage. Despite the inevitable changes and shifts in history and society over the last few centuries, Asian literature continues to encompass this rich and diverse cultural and ethnic heritages through its literature. Asian literature is intertwined with its people, their history, sharing of war stories, traditions, customs, and beliefs. More so, Asian literature deeply mirrors a contemplative philosophy in life—a product of the ups and downs of the developments in the post-colonial era.

4. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions 21st Century Asian Literary Works Authors Literary Works Literary Genres Haruki Murakami Ha Jin Chang-Rae Lee Etgar Keret Tabish Khair Norwegian Wood Waiting Native Speaker The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God The Thing About Thugs Novel Novel Novel Short story Novel

5. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions Anglo-American Literature “ Anglo” is a Latin prefix that refers to “English.” The word is derived from Anglia, the Latin name for England. English literature emerged in the 10th century before American literature in the 17th century since America had been a British colony. English literature usually showcases the manner and culture of its people—the inhabitants of the British Isles—while American literature usually features American history and social issues. Although both English literature and American literature use the English language, English literature mostly uses classical/traditional English, while American literature uses modern English.

6. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions Anglo-American Literature Authors Literary Works Literary Genres J. D. Salinger Mark Twain George Orwell Rudyard Kipling The Catcher in the Rye Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Animal Farm If Novel Novel Novella Poem

7. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions 21st Century Latin American Literature Literature, both oral and written, that originated from the Spanish-speaking countries of the Western Hemisphere like Colombia, Chile, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and others comprises Latin American literature. In the second half of the 20th century, Latin American literature was known globally due to the prominence of a literary style called magic realism .

8. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions Magic realism believable characters, settings, and circumstances are incorporated with odd, bizarre, and, most of the time, highly unbelievable, unrealistic events and characters. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Alejo Carpentier, and Laura Esquivel are some of the authors who are associated with magic realism. Other themes of Latin American writings include corruption, crime, politics, and other dark and depressing depictions of life in Latin American countries. Additionally, history and issues on gender roles and equality are also part of Latin American writings. a literary style that injects magical and supernatural elements into a realistic fictional setting.

9. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions Authors Literary Works Literary Genres Isabel Allende Fernanda Trias Andres Neuman Guadalupe Nettel A Long Petal of the Sea Filthy Rose The Things We Don’t Do Natural Histories Novel Novel Short Stories Short Stories 21st Century Latin American Literature

10. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions 21st Century African Literature African literature constitutes the different literary works from the African continent that comes in different languages and genres of both oral and written literature. Like our precolonial Philippine literature, Africans use their oral literature, particularly songs, dramas, proverbs, and riddles, to educate and entertain the youth. Meanwhile, their oral histories, myths, and proverbs serve as reminders of their ancestors’ heroic deeds, their past, and the precedents for their customs and traditions.

11. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions Disillusionment and dissent with current events in the country, slave narratives that vividly describe the horrors of slavery and slave trade, and racial discrimination are contained in most African writings. Authors Literary Works Literary Genres Petina Gappah Kofi Awoonor Rasaq Malik J.M. Coetzee Rotten Row The First Circle In Another World The Childhood of Jesus Collection of Short Stories Poetry Poetry Novel

12. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions 1. To which region do Ruth Berman, Ann Gray, and Richard Blanco belong? A. Africa C. Asia B. Anglo-America D. Latin America 2. Who among the following is NOT a 21st century Asian writer? A. Etgar Keret C. Petina Gappah B. Mong-Lan D. Tabish Khair 3. Which of the following contexts considers the values, traditions, customs, and beliefs reflected in the text? A. author’s background C. sociocultural context B. linguistic context D. text context Activity Choose the letter of the correct answer.

13. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions 4. Which of the following is/are the most recurring theme/s of African writings? A. beauty C. politics B. oral tradition D. racism and slavery 5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Latin American literature? A. literature published in Spanish and/or Portuguese B. literary pieces from countries such as Colombia, Chile, and Peru C. realistic fictional setting with unrealistic phenomena D. tales of war, ethnic traditions, and contemplative philosophy

14. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions 1. To which region do Ruth Berman, Ann Gray, and Richard Blanco belong? A. Africa C. Asia B. Anglo-America D. Latin America 2. Who among the following is NOT a 21st century Asian writer? A. Etgar Keret C. Petina Gappah B. Mong-Lan D. Tabish Khair 3. Which of the following contexts considers the values, traditions, customs, and beliefs reflected in the text? A. author’s background C. sociocultural context B. linguistic context D. text context ANSWER KEY

15. 21st Century Literature in Different Regions 4. Which of the following is/are the most recurring theme/s of African writings? A. beauty C. politics B. oral tradition D. racism and slavery 5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Latin American literature? A. literature published in Spanish and/or Portuguese B. literary pieces from countries such as Colombia, Chile, and Peru C. realistic fictional setting with unrealistic phenomena D. tales of war, ethnic traditions, and contemplative philosophy ANSWER KEY