The subject matter of the works of authorship depends on the reader's requests. They should not only support the classical tradition and level, but also reflect the reality. The problems of contemporary writers are varied.
Instructions
Step 1
Third World Problems
Recently, the infringement of the rights of women in the East and the confrontation of cultures have become a topic of concern to modern writers. A huge number of books with stories about the abuse of girls in the villages of Afghanistan, Egypt, Azerbaijan testifies to the warming up of interest in this. Such books are often named after the victims. For example, “Suad. Burnt Alive”has gained global popularity. The book is written in the first person. Khaled Hosseini's works on Afghanistan, the war there and gender relations are distinguished by a more refined artistic form. For example, “1000 shining suns”. The book "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson and David Relin tells about the problems of Pakistan.
Step 2
Sexual promiscuity
The moral decline of society could not be out of sight of the writers of our time. They describe forms of sexual perversion, showing their attitude to this problem through the experiences of the characters. Chuck Palahniuk, a leading spokesman for alternative literature, often describes eerie scenes in his books. For example, "Choking". The saga "Fifty Shades of Gray", popular among young people, tells about the main character's tendency to sadism during copulation. Many writers, including William Burroughs, write about the problems of homosexuality and its prevalence.
Step 3
Drug addiction and alcoholism
Alternative authors have long taken these topics into circulation. This is one of the main problems of concern to authors of our time. Addiction to psychotropic substances, the desire to escape from reality and addictions are changing the structure of society. Irwin Welch in the West, Alexei Ivanov in Russia and many other authors around the world describe the everyday reality of drug addicts and alcoholics. Charles Bukowski also developed this topic. A number of other problems arise from this, such as the spread of HIV, unemployment, prostitution.
Step 4
"Lost generation"
If earlier Remarque wrote about the “lost generation” of the post-war period, now this is the name of the youth not involved in military operations. The problem that worries modern writers is now associated with the beatniks and other representatives of subcultures. Julian Barnes in Metroland and Jack Kerouac in On the Road talk about this in detail in their writings.
Step 5
Family relationships
The topic of fathers and children will never be exhausted. Therefore, modern writers resort to it, describing the many vicissitudes among relatives. Gabriel García Márquez was especially successful with his work One Hundred Years of Solitude. The change of generations within the same family clearly shows not only all human weaknesses, but also the problems of Mexico. Pavel Sanaev and his book "Bury Me Behind the Skirting Board" became a revelation for Russian readers. Marina Stepnova also wrote her family saga in The Women of Lazarus.
