noun
recent work; recent publication
Refers to a book, paper, or other written work recently published by the author or scholar being discussed. Common in academic, literary, and review contexts.
先生の近著はとても読みやすい。
The professor's recent book is very easy to read.
この論文では、著者の近著をいくつか参照している。
This paper references several of the author's recent works.