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Andrew Rowcroft

The Crisis of Capitalism in the Contemporary Novel

The Crisis of Capitalism in the Contemporary Novel

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The book explores the role of radical ideas in contemporary fiction by nine acclaimed authors, focusing on the politics of the left, economic crisis, and post-capitalist ideas. It argues that their novels confront current anxieties while exhibiting self-consciousness about the legacy of political radicalisms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc


This book delves into the impact of radical ideas on contemporary fiction through the works of nine acclaimed authors: Jonathan Lethem, Dana Spiotta, China Mieville, Thomas Pynchon, Rachel Kushner, Teddy Wayne, Colson Whitehead, Jacqueline Woodson, and Kim Stanley Robinson. These authors are united by their shared interests in the politics of the left, the challenges posed by protracted economic crises, and the possibilities offered by post-capitalist ideas. The novels by these authors are characterized by a commitment to addressing contemporary left-wing anxieties while simultaneously exhibiting a nuanced self-awareness regarding the legacy of political radicalisms, their associated costs, and their ultimate outcomes.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 149 x 229 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476692265

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