Cold War literature

Cold War literature refers to the body of works produced during the geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union from the late 1940s to the early 1990s. These texts often explore themes of ideological conflict, paranoia, and the human cost of political strife. Prominent genres include dystopian fiction, spy novels, and works reflecting on nuclear fears. Writers like George Orwell, John le Carré, and Kurt Vonnegut captured the anxieties and complexities of the era, offering insights into the psychological and societal repercussions of living in a world divided by competing ideologies.