JOHN GREEN AND THE EVOLUTION OF YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
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This article explores the fundamental transformation of American literature in the 21st century, focusing on the rise of Young Adult (YA) literature as a central "cultural laboratory". By analyzing the transition from postmodern irony to "New Sincerity," and specifically focusing on the works of John Green, this study examines how the genre addresses identity, existentialism, and social justice. Through a semantic and pragmatic lens, the article argues that YA fiction has moved from the periphery to the core of the literary landscape, serving as a primary mirror for contemporary societal anxieties.
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