{"product_id":"twenty-first-century-fiction-contemporary-british-voices","title":"Twenty-First-Century Fiction: Contemporary British Voices","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the challenges of portraying the new century through close readings of five British authors: Ali Smith, Andrew O Hagan, Tom McCarthy, Sarah Hall, and Jon McGregor. It offers in-depth analysis of important landmarks of recent fiction and an introduction to the challenges of understanding the literature of our time. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17 May 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manchester University Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the captivating world of five remarkable British writers who have emerged since the turn of the millennium. Through meticulous and insightful close readings of their works, Daniel Lea unveils the profound formal and thematic concerns that shape the literary landscape of this era. These concerns range from exploring the essence of humanness in the digital age to grappling with the urge for a return to authenticity in the aftermath of postmodernism. Additionally, Lea delves into the disconcerting dislocation of self from the other in the context of neoliberal individualism. By contextualizing these readings within the broader shifts in contemporary literary criticism, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of significant landmarks in recent fiction, providing a valuable entry point into the complexities of understanding the literature of our time. Prepare to be enthralled by the profound insights and thought-provoking perspectives of these talented writers as they navigate the challenges of portraying the new century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 424g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 156 x 234 x 20 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781526139573                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daniel Lea","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099568042234,"sku":"9781526139573","price":22.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/aabb65f8a495d888fa56c964c90fa2b0.jpg?v=1624167349","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/twenty-first-century-fiction-contemporary-british-voices","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}