Critical Theory and Dystopia

Critical theory and dystopia explores the political logics of dystopian fiction, reconstructing the genre's historical emergence, consolidation, and transformation across the twentieth century and into the present, revealing the ideological work performed by these dark imaginings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2022
Publisher: Manchester University Press

Critical theory and dystopia delve into the captivating realm of dystopian fiction, harnessing the profound insights of critical theory to explore its ideological implications. This comprehensive book reconstructs the historical trajectory of the genre, spanning from Yevgeny Zamayatins We (1924) and Aldous Huxleys Brave New World (1932) to Anthony Burgesss A Clockwork Orange (1963) and Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games series (2000s and 2010s). Through this meticulous examination, it unveils the political logics that have been either expanded or constrained by the successive phases of this dystopian history. By delving into the dark imaginings of these texts, critical theory and dystopia shed light on the societal forces, ideologies, and power dynamics that shape our world, offering a thought-provoking and cautionary perspective on the potential consequences of our actions and choices.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526139733