A Concise Companion to Contemporary British Fiction

A Concise Companion to Contemporary British Fiction
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : 9781405152150
ISBN-13 : 140515215X
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Book Synopsis A Concise Companion to Contemporary British Fiction by : James F. English

Download or read book A Concise Companion to Contemporary British Fiction written by James F. English and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Concise Companion to Contemporary British Fiction offers an authoritative overview of contemporary British fiction in its social, political, and economic contexts. Focuses on the fiction that has emerged since the late 1970s, roughly since the start of the Thatcher era. Comprises original essays from major scholars. Topics range from the rise and fall of the postcolonial novel to controversies over the celebrity author. The emphasis is on the whole fiction scene, from bookstores and prizes to the changing economics of film adaptation. Enables students to read contemporary works of British fiction with a much clearer sense of where they fit within British cultural life.


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