Modern Khmer novels are often deeply introspective, frequently dealing with themes of survival, historical trauma, and the quest for redemption.
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After Cambodia gained independence in 1953, Khmer literature continued to evolve. The Khmer Rouge regime (1975-1979) and the subsequent Vietnamese-backed government (1979-1989) imposed strict control over literary production. Socialist realism became the dominant literary style, with writers expected to produce works that promoted the ideals of the socialist state.