Contemporary Authors

Contemporary Authors: 1945 to the Present reflects the expansiveness of contemporary literature by providing in-depth and authoritative biographical, contextual, bibliographical, and other critical information on authors from as far afield as Turkey, Japan, and Nigeria, working in a wide variety of genres such as experimental theatre, science fiction, Beat poetry, graphic novels, and children's literature. This volume is an invaluable asset for students, researchers, and casual readers who want a better understanding of the varied authors of the recent past and today. - Introduction.