Novels of the Contemporary Extreme (Paperback, NIPPOD)

This book investigates a new form of fiction that is currently emerging in contemporary literature across the globe. 'Novels of the contemporary extreme' - from North and South America, from Europe, and the Middle East - are set in a world both similar to and different from our own: a hyper real, often apocalyptic world progressively invaded by popular culture, permeated with technology and dominated by destruction. While their writing is commonly classified as 'hip' or 'underground' literature, authors of contemporary extreme novels have often been the center of public controversy and scandal; they, and their work, become international bestsellers. This collection of essays identifies and describes this international phenomenon, investigating the appeal of these novels' styles and themes, the reasons behind their success, and the fierce debates they provoked.>

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Continuum
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Continuum Literary Studies
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	August 2008
Editors:	Alain-Philippe Durand • Naomi Mandel
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
Edition:	NIPPOD
ISBN-13:	978-1-84706-264-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > From 1900
LSN:	1-84706-264-4
Barcode:	9781847062642

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