Benjamin Markovits: Critical Essays

Benjamin Markovits is an Anglo-American novelist known for his diverse and ambitious body of work, including historical fictions, portraits of gentrification, and intimate studies of contemporary family life. This collection of essays by emerging and established scholars offers fresh perspectives on Markovits's place in the contemporary literary field and provides a detailed survey of his work. It includes his early campus novel, The Syme Papers, his celebrated Byron Trilogy, and the story cycle Either Side of Winter. The collection also includes a frank and wide-ranging interview with the author, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in exploring Markovits's singular oeuvre.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Benjamin Markovits is a renowned Anglo-American novelist known for his diverse and ambitious literary career. His work spans a wide range of genres, including historical fiction, portraying gentrification in Detroit, and intimate examinations of contemporary family life. Markovits is a prolific and unpredictable writer, considered one of the most intriguing realist writers working today.

This comprehensive collection features contributions from both emerging and established scholars, providing fresh perspectives on Markovits's place in the contemporary literary field. It offers a detailed survey of his work to date, encompassing his early campus novel "The Syme Papers" (2004), his celebrated "Byron Trilogy," and the 2005 story cycle "Either Side of Winter." Contributors also explore Markovits's best-known book, "You Don't Have to Live Like This," which won the prestigious James Tait Memorial Prize, as well as his more recent fictions that focus on the Essinger family.

The collection delves into the many themes and preoccupations that permeate Markovits's singular oeuvre, ranging from Lord Byron's life to basketball, race relations, and real estate. It includes a frank and wide-ranging interview with the author, shedding light on his creative process, influences, and philosophical outlook.

Designed for students and scholars seeking a comprehensive introduction to the work of one of the most exciting contemporary novelists, this collection will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Markovits's literary achievements.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032614915