Modern literature
The term 'literatura moderna' translates to 'modern literature' in English. It typically refers to the literary works produced from the late 19th century until the present day. The works of modern literature are often characterized by a deep sense of reality, self-consciousness, and exploring inner emotions. They tend to reject traditions and conventional norms, depicting the world as it is. The periods of modern literature usually include Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism, and Existentialism among others.
I am reading a book about modern literature
In this sentence, 'Estoy leyendo un libro sobre literatura moderna', the speaker uses 'literatura moderna' to explain what the content of the book they are reading is about.
Modern literature changed the norms of narrative
Here 'La literatura moderna cambió las normas de la narrativa', the phrase 'literatura moderna' is used to demonstrate how modern literature has influenced and changed narrative norms.
The modern literature course starts tomorrow
In the phrase 'El curso de literatura moderna comienza mañana', 'literatura moderna' is used to describe the subject of the course that is starting tomorrow.