New classical literature

A fascinating topic! Here are some notable new classical literature authors and works that have gained recognition in recent years:

Fiction

  1. The Power by Naomi Alderman (2016): A thought-provoking novel that explores a world where women suddenly develop the ability to release electrical jolts from their fingertips, allowing them to dominate and control society.
  2. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (2011): A beautifully written novel that reimagines the Trojan War from the perspective of Achilles' lover, Patroclus.
  3. The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North (2014): A thought-provoking novel about a man who is reborn every time he dies, and must navigate a complex web of time travel and cause and effect.
  4. The City & The City by China Miéville (2009): A police procedural set in a world where two cities coexist in the same space, and citizens are trained to "unsee" the other city.
  5. The Gone-Away World by Nick Harkaway (2008): A post-apocalyptic novel that combines elements of science fiction, action, and literary fiction.

Non-Fiction

  1. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (2014): A sweeping narrative that covers the entire history of humankind, from the emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa to the present day.
  2. The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee (2010): A comprehensive and engaging history of cancer, from its earliest recorded cases to the latest treatments and research.
  3. The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert (2014): A thought-provoking exploration of the current mass extinction event caused by human activity, and its implications for the future of life on Earth.
  4. The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells (2019): A timely and alarming book that explores the consequences of climate change and the potential future of human civilization.
  5. Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou (2018): A gripping exposé of the Theranos scandal, which highlights the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of scientific integrity.

Poetry

  1. Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine (2014): A powerful and innovative collection of poetry that explores the experiences of racism and microaggressions in contemporary America.
  2. The BreakBeat Poets: New American Poetry in the Age of Hip-Hop edited by Kevin Coval, Quraysh Ali Lansana, and Nate Marshall (2015): A groundbreaking anthology of poetry that showcases the work of a new generation of American poets, many of whom are influenced by hip-hop and spoken word.
  3. When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chen Chen (2017): A stunning debut collection of poetry that explores themes of identity, family, and belonging.
  4. The New Colossus by Amit Majmudar (2016): A powerful and moving collection of poetry that explores the experiences of immigrants and refugees in America.
  5. Eye Level by Jenny Xie (2018): A beautifully written collection of poetry that explores themes of identity, family, and belonging, with a focus on the experiences of Asian Americans.

These are just a few examples of the many talented authors and works that have emerged in recent years. I hope you find something that piques your interest!