Acheson, James
The Contemporary British Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780748618958
- author:
- Acheson, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 250
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.4 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Contemporary British Novel by James Acheson and Sarah C.E. Ross is a collection of essays that explore the work of over 20 major British novelists, all whose first novels were published since 1980. These authors include Peter Ackroyd, Martin Amis, Iain M. Banks, Janice Galloway, A.L. Kennedy, Zadie Smith, Irvine Welsh and Jeanette Winterson. The essays examine the key themes and styles that have defined British fiction in recent decades, from the gritty realism of Irvine Welsh to the lyrical prose of Jeanette Winterson. By focusing on these authors' first novels, the book provides a unique insight into the development of contemporary British literature. This collection offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the current state of British fiction, and is likely to be of interest to scholars, students and readers who enjoy literary analysis.
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