Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Fiction

The Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Fiction: 1980-2020 is a comprehensive collection of essays by distinguished scholars that explores significant authors and literary subjects of the last four decades, including multiculturalism, contemporary regionalisms, realism after poststructuralism, indigenous narratives, globalism, and big data. It provides an overview of American fiction at the turn of the millennium and offers insights into future trends.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1600 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

In The Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Fiction: 1980-2020, a team of distinguished scholars presents a comprehensive and insightful collection of essays on some of the most significant and influential authors and literary subjects of the past four decades. Cutting-edge entries from established and emerging voices explore diverse topics such as multiculturalism, contemporary regionalisms, realism after poststructuralism, indigenous narratives, globalism, and big data within the context of American fiction from the last 40 years.

The Encyclopedia offers a comprehensive overview of American fiction at the turn of the millennium, as well as a glimpse into what the future may hold. It expertly blends analysis, summary, and critique to provide an illuminating treatment of the subject matter. This collection also features:

An exciting blend of established and emerging contributors from around the world, discussing key and cutting-edge topics in American fiction studies.

Focused, critical explorations of authors and subjects of critical importance to American fiction.

Topics that reflect the energies and tendencies of contemporary American fiction from the forty years between 1980 and 2020.

The Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Fiction: 1980-2020 is a vital resource for undergraduate and graduate students of American literature, English, creative writing, and fiction studies. It will also find a place in the libraries of scholars seeking a diverse array of contributions on both established and newer authors of contemporary fiction.

Weight: 1578g
Dimension: 176 x 251 x 53 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119431718