Alzheimer's Disease in Contemporary U.S. Fiction: Memory Lost

This volume explores how Alzheimers disease is portrayed in 21st-century U.S. novels, analyzing how memory loss affects a person's identity and sense of belonging. It highlights the narrative strategies used by authors to configure how the disease is perceived and represented, shedding light on both the disease and the society in which it is prevalent.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This volume aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the contemporary cultural and social configurations of Alzheimer's disease by examining 21st-century U.S. novels in which the disease plays a central narrative role. Through the analysis of selected works, Garrigós explores how the erasure of memory in a person with Alzheimer's impacts our conception of their identity and sense of belonging to a group. The study begins by considering three distinct types of memory: individual, social, and cultural. It then focuses on the narrative strategies employed by authors to shape how the disease is perceived and represented.

This study holds significant importance not only for what it reveals about individuals with Alzheimer's but also for what it says about us. It sheds light on the authors and readers who are producing and consuming these texts, revealing our perspectives on the disease and what our attitudes towards it reveal about contemporary U.S. society. By delving into the narratives presented in these novels, readers can gain a deeper appreciation of the complexities and challenges faced by those affected by Alzheimer's and their families, as well as the broader societal implications of this disease.

In conclusion, this volume offers a valuable contribution to the field of Alzheimer's studies by providing a comprehensive analysis of 21st-century U.S. novels that explore the disease from a cultural and social perspective. Through its exploration of memory, identity, and belonging, it offers insights into the experiences of individuals with Alzheimer's and their impact on society as a whole.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032040097