The Poetics of Empowerment in David Mitchell's Novels

This book is the first to introduce and theorize empowerment as a new critical concept within contemporary literary studies, offering fresh perspectives on David Mitchells fictional universe, narrative strategies, and reader engagement. It argues for a stronger interdisciplinary orientation of literary studies to understand how practices of storytelling are enmeshed in discourses of power and is relevant to academics and practitioners from various fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 17 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking monograph pioneers the introduction and theorization of empowerment as a novel and transformative critical concept within contemporary literary studies. It serves as a invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering fresh insights into David Mitchell's intricate fictional universe. Through its comprehensive examination of Mitchell's composition of an Über-book, his narrative strategies, and the reader's engagement, this study establishes a profound understanding of his literary oeuvre. Moreover, it pioneers the situating of David Mitchell's novels within the framework of eudaimonic reading, providing a comprehensive framework for analyzing fiction through the lens of empowerment. This book makes a compelling argument for a more interdisciplinary approach to literary studies, aimed at unraveling the intricate connections between practices of storytelling and discourses of power. Its relevance extends to academics and practitioners from diverse fields such as history, philosophy, sociology, political science, psychology, pedagogy, and economics, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between literature and power dynamics.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032308586