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Classic Literature vs. Modern Literature

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The term "modern" is frequently used to describe a specific era in literature. But there's more to it. In fact, when discussing literature in general, it is appropriate to use the term "modern." After all, there are numerous types of literature available today. It is insufficient to have just one type (although classic literature will probably always be more popular than modern).


Let’s find out what sets classic and modern literature apart—and why it matters whether your reading material is considered classic or modern. Just so you know, reading any kind of literature is important so that you can gain more knowledge regarding the past and the contrast between their lifestyle as well as ours today.



📌Differences between Classic and Modern


📚 Themes

Classic literature often focuses on themes like love, loss, friendship, tragedy, and war. On the other hand, modern literature is often more focused on themes like identity, race, sexuality, and fantasy.


📚 Genres

Classic literature often uses a lot of historical references and a good example of this is “Romeo and Juliet”, which is about Shakespeare’s time period. Whereas, modern literature is more likely to use common words today. Nowadays, popular modern-day literature can easily be found in BookTok's latest trending list.


📚 References

Classical literature employs more historical references than modern literature. This makes it an excellent choice for students studying history in school. Meanwhile, modern literature does not make as many historical references.



📌Using Literary Terms in an Article Helps a lot!

If you want to construct excellent essays, you will need to be familiar with the variety of vocabulary and the language style. By becoming more familiar with the language, you will better understand the story and present your ideas more clearly. One of the reasons modern literature is famous among youngsters is because the words are easier for them to understand. You can use these new words and idioms in your essays, along with better grammar, to create a well-written composition. These will eventually help you to get higher marks for your essays.



There’s no doubt that classic literature is beautiful and amazing. The language is often poetic, the plots are interesting and complex as well. However, classic literature is quite old and very different from modern literature where the storyline and language style is easier to understand as it is relatable to the readers. If you have not read anything related to classic literature, this might be a sign for you to give it a try! But if it is not your cup of tea then it is okay too. Reading should never be a burden but something for you to enjoy in your own time.



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