21st Literature refers to new literary work created within the last decade. It is written by contemporary authors which may deal with current themes/issues and reflects a technological culture. It often breaks traditional writing rules. There are 5 Literary Genres and in this blog I will give you a brief explanation about Illustrated Novels, Digi-Fiction, Manga, Doodle Fiction, and Cellphone Novel. ILLUSTRATED NOVELS The history of illustration can be traced back to the Egyptian era, when papyrus was used as a writing tool. It evolved gradually in the 18th century, peaked in popularity in the 19th century, and is still evolving in the 21st century through computer-generated means. As a result, the illustrated novel does not have a single decorated cover or frontispiece. Nonetheless, certain novels are inextricably linked with a specific frontispiece or cover design. The interdisciplinary nature of illustrated novels acknowledges the difficulty of determining what constitutes a...