Robert Eaglestone
Contemporary Fiction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199609260
- author:
- Robert Eaglestone
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.5 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Semiotics & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Contemporary fiction is a rapidly evolving field that now encompasses a global dimension. This Very Short Introduction explores the major themes and debates in contemporary fiction, examining how works reflect both the world we live in and the artistic concerns of writers and readers. From genre and form to experimentalism and the impact of technology, Robert Eaglestone examines the key patterns and debates shaping contemporary fiction. He considers the legacies of modernism and postmodernism, as well as the relationship between globalization and terrorism, providing a clear and engaging overview of this diverse field. The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press offers expert analysis and new ideas on a wide range of subjects in an accessible and challenging format.
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