William Golding Meg Rosoff

This compilation acknowledges significant writers of the 21st century, encompassing authors, poets, playwrights, philosophers, artists, scientists, and other influential figures in the realm of literature. Literature, derived from the Latin word for 'letters,' is broadly defined as the art of written works and is fundamentally categorized into fiction and non-fiction.

The provided text, however, primarily serves as a structural outline for a list of 21st-century writers, with specific author entries appearing only at the very end. While William Golding is mentioned, the extract does not detail his specific contributions or works within the 21st century context, nor does it provide any information about Meg Rosoff.

The focus of the extract is on the classification and scope of 21st-century literary contributions, rather than in-depth author profiles. It also includes a 'See also' section, pointing to related topics such as other centuries of writers, genres, and literary concepts.